News and updates from The Journal Star
Saturday, December 1, 2018
SUBSCRIBE FOR ALL ACCESS >
btrain_dailyNL.jpg
Former President George H.W. Bush dies at age 94
HOUSTON (AP) - George H.W. Bush, a patrician New Englander whose presidency soared with the coalition victory over Iraq …
Read more >>
Noir in the Heights to close Tuesday
CORRECTION: The owners of Noir have decided that Tuesday will be their last day, not Sunday as originally reported.PEORI…
Read more >>
Stark board names acting highway superintendent
TOULON - The Stark County Highway Department's office manager will be the acting highway superintendent until a new coun…
Read more >>
Peorian killed while working as deputy U.S. marshal in Arizona
PEORIA - A 1995 Manual High School graduate died Thursday night while working with the U.S. Marshals Service in Arizona.…
Read more >>
Former Peorian lives through Alaska earthquake
PEORIA - It was still dark outside and 1986 Bergan High School grad Brad De Noble was at work at his law office in Eagle…
Read more >>
Gatehouse
 
HOMES
20 festive decorating ideas for small spaces
Read more >>
 
Area organizations aiding those with food insecurity as it trends down in US
PEKIN -- While people throughout the country finish their Thanksgivings leftovers and anticipate further festive fare, s…
Read more >>
After four decades of county government work, Christie Webb bids it adieu
PEKIN - Four decades ago, Christie Webb answered a call asking whether she'd be interested in applying for a brand new j…
Read more >>
More than 5,000 women came to Illinois for abortions last year
One woman came to Chicago by bus from Indianapolis in mid-2017, pregnant but with medical complications that would have …
Read more >>
OSF created PR plan to deal with questions about neurosurgeon
ROCKFORD - The former CEO of OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center testified on Thursday that hospital staff created a plan a…
Read more >>
Bob Baietto, longtime coach, retiring from Peoria County Board field
PEORIA - When the Peoria County Board meets Monday, it will be the first time in 22 years that Bob Baietto won't be amon…
Read more >>
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin pushes Affordable Care Act enrollment before deadline
PEORIA - For Sue Young, having health insurance - and access to affordable prescription drugs - could be a matter of lif…
Read more >>
Intruder pistol whipped and robbed woman in her South Peoria apartment
PEORIA - A man who may have been tipped off about the location of a large sum of money forced his way into a South Peori…
Read more >>
Police find heroin and fentanyl after raiding South Peoria house
PEORIA - Police seized suspected heroin, fentanyl and equipment used to package and sell the drugs after executing a sea…
Read more >>
Nick in the AM: Washington basketball tourney plays key role in Leo coach's firing
(NOTE: No Nick in the Morning entries will be forthcoming Monday, because we'll be on assignment. Don't feel too blue, b…
Read more >>
pjstar.com
Connect with Us! Facebook Twitter