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Friday, February 8, 2019
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5 things to do this weekend in central Illinois: Feb. 8,2019
1. The Peoria Rivermen return home to host the Quad City Storm at 7:15 p.m. Friday at Carver Arena. The Rivermen are tea…
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Former accuser continues push to change ethics investigations
SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Senate on Wednesday began considering a joint resolution to appoint a new legislative inspect…
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Proposal for uniform admissions standards ignites controversy
SPRINGFIELD - A proposal to automatically admit students to any public college or university in Illinois if they meet ce…
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McNabb standoff suspect to have fitness exam
HENNEPIN - A McNabb man has been ordered to undergo a mental fitness exam in the wake of a seven-hour police standoff in…
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Peoria Fire Department to propose charging non-residents for services
PEORIA - Peoria City Council members will receive a presentation at next Tuesday's council meeting on ways the Peoria Fi…
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How to clean stainless steel appliances and sinks
Do you love the sleek look of a stainless steel kitchen? You are not alone. Among homeowners who remodeled their kitchen this year, 73 percent chose stainless new steel appliances. Add to that the popularity of stainless steel sinks and faucets,...
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Mayor: Change the negative narrative about Peoria
PEORIA - In his State of the City address Thursday, Peoria Mayor Jim Ardis said he's more optimistic about some of the m…
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Cleve In The Eve: Watch, read as Putnam County basketball player with Down syndrome gets moment to shine
This is a story of competition and compassion.Sports is at its best when both are present, and we are reminded that one …
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Central Peoria man possibly killed during home invasion
PEORIA - The city's latest homicide victim possibly died during a home invasion, the city's lead detective said Thursday…
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Nick in the AM: Nobody injured after school bus overturns in rural Mason County
Hilly terrain and the fickleness of recent winter weather contributed to a school-bus accident Thursday morning south of…
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Art exhibits by Otten and Merrill opening at ICC
EAST PEORIA - Two new exhibits open in February in the Illinois Central College art galleries, located on the East Peori…
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Nick in the AM: Man armed with hammer robs Bartonville McDonald's
BARTONVILLE - A hammer-wielding thief robbed a Bartonville fast-food restaurant late Wednesday, according to police.The …
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Nick in the AM: Another retailer plans to leave Evergreen Square for Glen Hollow
(NOTE: Nick in the Morning is on assignment this weekend, so no missives from us Friday AM. That will enable you to get …
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Nick in the AM: Weather and school cancellations for Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019
Weather conditions were icy enough Thursday morning to cause some schools to close in the far-western part of the Journa…
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