News and updates from The Journal Star
Monday, February 5, 2018
SUBSCRIBE FOR ALL ACCESS >
btrain_dailyNL.jpg
Bergner's parent Bon-Ton files for bankruptcy protection
MILWAUKEE -The Bon-Ton Stores Inc., parent company of Bergner's and other retailers, announced Sunday it had filed Chapt…
Read more >>
At least 2 inches of snow expected Monday in Peoria
PEORIA - After Sunday's light half-inch, an estimated 2 to 5 inches of snow is expected Monday in Peoria, along with a w…
Read more >>
New residence construction drops 45 percent in Washington
WASHINGTON - New residential development in the city declined steeply in 2017 compared to 2016, while retail and industr…
Read more >>
Illinois Bicentennial: Place names reflect American Indian heritage
What has an American Indian-based name in Illinois?More like, what doesn't?Take for instance the cities and villages of …
Read more >>
Black lab soothes nerves at Sangamon County State's Attorney's Office
SPRINGFIELD - Diane Bell, director of victim services at the Sangamon County State's Attorney's Office, never knows who …
Read more >>
1,000 years ago, Illinois had the largest city in what would become the U.S.
Centuries ago Illinois was home to the largest and most influential city in what would become the United States, rivalin…
Read more >>
Word on the Street: George Shadid's youth outreach helped improve Peoria
George Shadid's death Saturday morning took from us one more of those people central Illinois has always excelled at pro…
Read more >>
Q&A: On immigration, bridging partisan gap will be hard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - It's beginning to look as though Congress' election-year battle over immigration could end up in stal…
Read more >>
Bill would put term limits on Illinois legislative leaders
SPRINGFIELD - An attempt to put term limits on legislators is in the works in the Illinois General Assembly again, this …
Read more >>
Farm and Food File: The anti-science of 'sound science'
For more than 20 years, farm and ranch groups, Congress, and Big Agbiz have used the phrase "sound science" like a sharp…
Read more >>
Peoria police cancel traffic collision alert
PEORIA - Peoria police have canceled a traffic collision alert that was issued for the city about 2 p.m. Sunday.The aler…
Read more >>
Illinois governor candidate stands by ad blasted as racist
CHICAGO - A Republican lawmaker trying to unseat Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner is standing by a campaign ad that has been b…
Read more >>
Alec Hagaman leads Rivermen third-period charge in comeback 5-3 win over Havoc
HUNTSVILLE, ALA. - This time, special teams gave the Peoria Rivermen a special ending in a rematch against the Huntsvill…
Read more >>
Truck show teaches drivers of all types about big rigs
PEORIA - The rows of semitrailers gleamed under the otherwise clinical fluorescent exhibit hall lights, custom paint job…
Read more >>
Uma Thurman levels accusations against Weinstein, Tarantino
NEW YORK (AP) - Actress Uma Thurman, in long-awaited remarks, accused disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein of forcing …
Read more >>
pjstar.com
Connect with Us! Facebook Twitter