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66-year-old woman dies after being rescued from smoke-filled home
PEORIA - A 66-year-old woman died Friday night after she was taken out of a smoke-filled home by Peoria firefighters.Jam…
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Rivermen take 14 skaters to 3-0 victory over Marksmen as goaltender Parks notches shutout
The Peoria Rivermen hit their target - the victory column - in a game against the Fayetteville Marksmen on Friday.In fac…
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Trump denies Tillerson out as secretary of state
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump on Friday denied he wants to oust Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, calling rep…
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New study says your neighbors' cars reveal how they vote
When it comes to a neighborhood's political leanings, look no further than the cars or pickups on the street.Researchers…
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San Francisco defends sanctuary status as backlash mounts
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - The attacks on San Francisco and other cities with similar immigration policies began moments after…
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American, pilots reach deal to avoid canceling flights
NEW YORK (AP) - American Airlines reached an agreement Friday with its pilots' union to avoid having to cancel thousands…
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Pekin hears ideas for Derby Street improvements
PEKIN -- City leaders heard suggestions to improve and beautify one of Pekin's oldest main streets Friday from a consult…
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DCFS caseworker allegedly sought child sex
PEKIN - A former state child care investigator in Pekin sought sex for hire from a 14-year-old girl who then took part i…
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Bartonville pair allegedly harassed 9-1-1 dispatchers over parking ticket
PEORIA - Two Bartonville residents allegedly harassed and threatened the city's emergency dispatchers on Thursday becaus…
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Under the Dome: Ready, set, file. Is Illinois ready for recreational marijuana?
On this week's episode of Under the Dome: Although you've been hearing about the election for weeks now, election season…
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More than two months later, search for Alexis Scott in Peoria continues
PEORIA - More than two months after a cab dropped off Alexis Scott at a late-night house party, she still hasn't shown u…
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Stark County Board: "Let's grit our teeth" and raise sales tax
TOULON - Stark County voters will be asked to approve a substantial sales tax increase next spring if the county board f…
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LIVE: Watch ice skaters at Winterfest in downtown Peoria
Watch the action from the top floor of City Hall with our live Winterfest camera feed. Special thanks to the City of Peo…
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Peoria County Jail Booking Sheet for Dec. 1, 2017
Bookings at the Peoria County Jail over the past 24 hours through 7 a.m.
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Ex-Peoria officer gets 5-year sentence for child porn
PEORIA - Saying the unauthorized video taping of a woman at his home and possessing child pornography a "low point in hi…
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