News

Wanted: Someone who used an excavator to tear down part of Petersburg home

Wanted: Someone who used an excavator to tear down part of Petersburg home

Not the excavator used in the demolition. Photo: Shutterstock


Petersburg, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Police in Petersburg are trying to figure who used some heavy machines to partially tear down a home there.

No word on suspects, but police say you should call them if you have any information you can provide.

No one was home, and no one was hurt.

Recent Headlines

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Kendrick Lamar leads 2026 Grammy nominations, followed by Lady Gaga, Jack Antonoff and Cirkut

Not like us? More like him: Kendrick Lamar leads the 2026 Grammy Award nominations, announced Friday.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Shaggy recounts his relief mission to Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa and shares how you can help

After the devastating October storm that killed at least 75 people across the northern Caribbean, Shaggy, 57, mobilized relief immediately for Jamaica, shuttling supplies from Miami and hand delivering them to the worst-hit areas.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

The 2026 Grammy Award nominations are about be announced. Here’s what to know

Nominees will be announced during a video livestream on the Grammy website and the Recording Academy's YouTube channel on Friday at 8 a.m. Pacific and 11 a.m. Eastern.