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Friday, July 28, 2017
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Chiefs sweep doubleheader while Cards' Piscotty launches rehab stint
PEORIA - St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Stephen Piscotty began a rehab stint from a groin strain and delivered five inni…
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Quest starts school Tuesday with "A Village of Men"
PEORIA - Quest Charter Academy begins the new school year Tuesday with a new year-round calendar and a new way to welcom…
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Former postal worker in Mackinaw sentenced to prison for theft
PEORIA - A former U.S. Postal Service employee in Mackinaw will serve a five-month federal prison term for stealing mone…
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Illinois lawmakers adjourn for second day; impasse continues
SPRINGFIELD - The second day of special sessions to deal with school funding ended just like the first, with no action t…
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Editorial: Does discrimination defend the nation?
Regarding the U.S. military, readiness to fight and to prevail should be paramount. Agreed, the defense of the nation is…
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EAST PEORIA - Expect significant traffic backups during daytime hours Friday at the intersection of Illinois Route 40 (W…
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Lacon demolishes old house near school
LACON - Demolition of an old house across the street from the new Midland Elementary School in Lacon got underway recent…
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Downtown parking deck to be demolished in August
PEORIA - Downtown Peoria will soon have one less parking deck.The deck at 215 SW Washington St., across the street from …
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IT firm tours South Peoria bakery site for possible relocation
PEORIA - As 1st District Councilwoman, Denise Moore knows what a lift it would give the South Peoria community and city …
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Darren Brown convicted for 2015 murder of Nikko Smith
PEORIA - In his second trial, 24-year-old Darren Brown was convicted Thursday of first-degree murder for shooting two me…
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