Mike Kramer is a General Assignment Reporter at the Peoria Journal Star. With over 20 years of experience as a journalist in the U.S. Navy, he focuses on themes such as construction and real estate, business and economics, and health and wellness. His work has been featured in numerous publications, including USA TODAY, Yahoo News, and the Wilmington StarNews.
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Mike Kramer's coverage focuses primarily on local events, real estate, and entertainment news in the Peoria area. He frequently covers topics related to concerts, festivals, real estate developments, and local business activities.
If you have insights or stories related to upcoming local events such as concerts or festivals in the Peoria area, changes within the local real estate market including new development projects or residential property trends, or updates about businesses opening or closing in Peoria specifically; Mike may be interested in these types of pitches for his reporting.
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Peoria Journal Star The East Peoria City Council approved proposals for two projects at the EastSide Centre sports complex.
Peoria Journal Star A Des Plaines-based logistics and warehousing company is closing an Illinois facility and will lay off nearly 90 employees beginning Friday.
Peoria Journal Star A software company is planning to move its Midwest distribution hub from Illinois to Indiana, which will result in layoffs for almost 70 Illinois workers.
Peoria Journal Star PEORIA – An unidentified 19-year-old male has been hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after a shooting on Labor Day weekend.
Peoria Journal Star PEORIA – Two children suffered gunshot wounds to the legs on Saturday, Sept. 5.
By: Mike Kramer
A Peoria woman has filed petitions against a former Creve Coeur police chief and former deputy chief, accusing them of using Flock cameras to stalk her.
After deciding the Peoria area was ready for a boutique car dealership, Peoria MotorWorks owner Abe Monla several years bringing that vision to life.
Peoria Journal Star Sept. 13, 2026, 3:05 a.m. CT PEORIA – The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that a full closure of the Cedar Street Bridge over the Illinois River will begin Sept. 15.
Peoria Journal Star FAIRVIEW — A motorcyclist is dead after a Friday night crash in Fulton County.
