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Chase leads to car crash in South Peoria
PEORIA - At least one person was taken to the hospital after a rollover crash Wednesday night in South Peoria.Officers f…
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Center for Prevention of Abuse duck race still quacking along after 30 years
Duck season kicks off Thursday, signalling the run-up to the Center for Prevention of Abuse's annual fundraiser, which …
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Illinois pension buyout programs will take time to start
SPRINGFIELD - It could be months before state pension plans are ready to accept people who want to be part of one of the…
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Sunday shooting victim pronounced dead in Peoria
PEORIA - A 22-year-old Peoria man was pronounced dead Wednesday after being hospitalized with a gunshot wound over the w…
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Family happy that mother can finally rest in peace
PEKIN - From California, Amber Edwards waited Wednesday to hear that an 18-month fight to have the stone replaced proper…
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Coop closed: EP council kills backyard chickens without a vote
EAST PEORIA - In the last year and a half, the topic of whether to allow East Peoria residents to raise chickens receive…
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Illinois House speaker aide quits after harassment complaint
SPRINGFIELD - The chief of staff to powerful Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan abruptly resigned Wednesday after an…
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AutonomouStuff set to expand with acquisition from Swedish partner Hexagon
MORTON - More high-tech jobs appear headed to central Illinois with a Swedish firm's announcement that it has acquired A…
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Editorial: Eventually, Peoria must face its fiscal facts
Peoria firefighters are unhappy because a rescue engine temporarily has been taken out of service and some positions rem…
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New version of gaming center at Landmark hosts grand opening Saturday
PEORIA - A new version of the large gaming center at Landmark Recreation Center is having its grand opening this weekend…
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Lynyrd Skynyrd head to Peoria in November for farewell tour
PEORIA - Lynyrd Skynyrd, the iconic southern rock band, will be making a stop in Peoria this fall for its farewell tour.…
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Habitat for Humanity aims to revitalize Peoria's North Valley
PEORIA - Habitat for Humanity homes are doing more than providing scattered-site housing in Peoria's North Valley. The a…
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Former Arrowhead Country Club business manager in court on theft charge
PEORIA - The former business manager of Arrowhead Country Club appeared in court Wednesday to be arraigned on charges he…
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Calling all music lovers: Here's a roundup of upcoming concerts in the Peoria area
The warmer months of summer are always the perfect time for catching a concert. Whether you're wanting to catch an outdo…
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Nick in the AM: Venue change denied, new trial date set in Hancock County murder
Uncertainty has dissipated regarding when and where Antonio Sanchez will stand trial for the murder of a fellow Hancock …
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