VIEW THIS MESSAGE IN YOUR BROWSER Connect with us Peoria 57° Blogs | News | Sports | Entertainment | Opinion | Business | Obituaries | Subscribe Today's Headlines Tuesday, Mar 8, 2016 »News Islamic Foundation of Peoria encourages people to gain knowledge of various religions in the area PEORIA — Hundreds gathered Monday night at a local mosque to combat the continuing... »Full Story Contractor selected for Morton's Memorial Plaza Ground expected to be broken this month on $1.82 million project »Full Story Peoria County to explore raising sales tax to help fund road repairs PEORIA — Peoria County will explore the possibility of raising the sales tax to pay for much-needed... »Full Story Before era of state titles, 1973 Princeville Princes football team thrashed opponents in unbeaten season Champs before there were titles »Full Story Dunlap boys basketball coach resigns after dispute DUNLAP — Jeff Barker resigned Monday as coach of Dunlap High School’s boys varsity... »Full Story »Sports National college roundup: UNC Wilmington claims Colonial in OT UNC Wilmington won its first Colonial Athletic Association title in 10 years and earned a trip to the NCAA... »Full Story Jimmy Butler sits with knee soreness while Bulls beat Bucks 100-90 CHICAGO (AP) — Jimmy Butler was sidelined by swelling in his left knee, and then Aaron Brooks and Bobby... »Full Story Lovie Smith called a coach for Illini fans thirsting for success CHAMPAIGN — Two weeks ago to the day, four days after being officially announced as the next Illinois... »Full Story »Opinion Endorsement, U.S. Senate, GOP: Kirk, with some misgivings U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk is considered to be among the most vulnerable in that chamber as he seeks a second term,... »Full Story Letter: Gilbert for Woodford circuit clerk I am writing in support of Lynne Gilbert for Woodford County circuit clerk. »Full Story Letter: Vote ‘yes' on Metamora High referendum On March 15, the voters in the Metamora Township High School District will be voting on a referendum to... »Full Story »Entertainment Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell coming to the Peoria Civic Center in July PEORIA — Chris Cornell, the former frontman of »Full Story Peoria Reads: Vietnam War recalled with 'Things They Carried' The 2016 selection for the Peoria Reads program is "The Things They Carried" by Tim O'Brien, an... »Full Story Willie Nelson, Kid Rock will headline new festival at Three Sisters Park this summer CHILLICOTHE — A new two-day music event will bring camping, Clydesdales and renowned national acts to... »Full Story » TODAY'S COMMENTS EAST PEORIA — In a campaign season rife with humdrum yard signs, the Dennis Murdy residence makes a conspicuous political statement. What's he … Luciano: East Peoria man's yard signs displaying 'feelings on the Muslims' create a stir So on Tuesday, Feb. 16 upon my entry in Caterpillar building LL, I noticed two UAW local 974 reps handing out flyers to hourly workers. I took one and … Letter: Dear UAW, please return union dues unsubscribe | privacy policy | Visit pjstar.com Keep your Headlines coming! To make sure you continue to receive our newsletter, please add web@pjstar.com to your address book or approved sender list.