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Journal Star
Aug 18, 2019
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63-year-old Theresa Simmons is Peoria’s 16th homicide

PEORIA - A 63-year-old Peoria woman succumbed Saturday to injuries suffered earlier in the week, allegedly at the hands of her son, and is the city's 16th homicide of the year.

Peoria celebrates Jim Thome with bobblehead No. 16

PEORIA - They were lined up at Dozer Park a few dozen deep more than two hours before the first pitch Saturday night.

Big-timers, first-timers rule night at Peoria Speedway

PEORIA - A couple of points leaders and a handful of first-time winners climbed the podium Saturday at Peoria Speedway.

Chiefs fall behind early in loss to Wisconsin

PEORIA - Wisconsin rattled the Peoria Chiefs early in a 9-2 victory Saturday at Dozer Park.