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Jun 3, 2019
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Bridge jumper OK as Murray Baker shut down for 3 hours
PEORIA - A woman survived a jump from the Murray Baker Bridge into the swollen Illinois River on Sunday afternoon after spending more than three hours talking with authorities while moving about on steel beams beneath the bridge.
Other news
Dieself fuel spills near Glen Oak Park

PEORIA - A specialize Hazardous Materials Truck and crew members was called to keep a large diesel fuel spill from spreading or igniting at 1400 E.

Home fire on Adams is quickly extinguished

PEORIA - A home fire at 2719 NE Adams, causing an estimated $30,000 in damages, was extinguished within 10 minutes Sunday afternoon by Peoria firefighters, according to a news release.

Tazewell County puts its check register online for taxpayers

PEKIN - Tazewell County residents now have a simpler way to see how some of their money is being spent.

Pritzker after Senate adjourns: ‘Illinois is back’

SPRINGFIELD - Minutes after the Senate put the final touches on first-term Democratic Gov.

Peoria PlayHouse celebrates four super years

PEORIA - Every good birthday party entails a theme and the Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum is no exception.

Entertainment
Art and music events in central Illinois: June 2, 2019

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