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Wednesday, June 13, 2018
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Councilman Chuck Grayeb: Peoria schools shouldn't depend on police for discipline
PEORIA - The Peoria City Council got involved with city schools at its meeting on Tuesday.Second District Councilman Chu…
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$15,000 damage estimated in Peoria house fire
PEORIA - A house fire Tuesday night was quickly controlled but caused an estimated $15,000 in damage, according to the P…
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Morton board discusses school facilities sales tax, junior high improvements
MORTON - Facilities were on the Morton School Board's plate Tuesday.Board members discussed their possible support of an…
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Tazewell auditor criticizes County Board funding
PEKIN - A decision Monday by the Tazewell County Board ad-hoc auditor review committee has ignited a fight to preserve a…
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Kewanee man gets probation after severe domestic beating
PEKIN - A Kewanee man was given two years of probation and fined Tuesday for severely beating his girlfriend when she tr…
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Designer advice for living well with dogs and cats
Sharing your home with a dog or cat has many joys and a few disappointments - such as scratched floors, snagged sofas and soiled rugs.
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East Bluff home struck by gunfire Sunday
PEORIA - An East Bluff home was struck by gunfire late Sunday evening, according to a report filed at the Peoria Police …
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Lacon delays solar lease plan until amending zoning ordinance
LACON - The Lacon City Council decided Monday night to delay a vote on leasing 20 acres of city-owned farmland to a sola…
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Gun-wielding robbers get money from Peoria man
PEORIA - A 28-year-old Peoria man told police he was robbed at gunpoint early Monday morning by two men who took $600 in…
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East Peoria Zoning Board snuffs winery proposal
EAST PEORIA - Tres Rojas wines will look elsewhere to expand its business after the East Peoria Zoning Board decided Mon…
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Putnam courthouse will restrict access during murder trial
HENNEPIN - Access to the Putnam County Courthouse will be restricted to one door in one of the security measures planned…
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Buddy Guy and Ben Folds headline this year's Peoria Blues and Heritage Fest
PEORIA - Legendary blues guitarist Buddy Guy and the popular singer and pianist Ben Folds are set to be the two headline…
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'Medical' update: Bradley University statue suffered minimal damage in crash
PEORIA - The statue of Lydia Moss Bradley knocked over Saturday night sustained only minimal damage and will be restored…
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Nick in the AM: Peoria Stadium electronic signs clear first municipal hurdle
The new electronic signs intended to be erected at the Peoria Stadium entrance are pretty basic. The process of erecting…
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Nick in the AM: Haynes on Main restaurant-bar to reopen June 19 in Mackinaw
Good morning, troops. It's Tuesday, June 12.The five-month effort to re-establish the first liquor-serving eating establ…
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PPS renames Woodrow Wilson Primary School in 6-1 vote
PEORIA - After months of discussion and debate, Woodrow Wilson Primary School will be renamed after the late Maude Sande…
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