VIEW THIS MESSAGE IN YOUR BROWSER Connect with us Peoria 44° Blogs | News | Sports | Entertainment | Opinion | Business | Obituaries | Subscribe Today's Headlines Saturday, Mar 12, 2016 »News Large, enthusiastic crowd takes part in Bill Clinton rally at Peoria union hall PEORIA — When Maria Herrera picked up her 12-year-old daughter, Stephanie, and 11-year-old niece, Melissa,... »Full Story Bill Clinton seeks to draw contrasts between Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders on Peoria visit PEORIA — Tuesday’s election — and the entire 2016 campaign — is about "electing... »Full Story Five comedians to headline Berniepalooza Sunday at Jukebox comedy club PEORIA — Berniepalooza, the colloquial term used for the grassroots efforts across the state to promote... »Full Story Central Peoria woman says she was scammed out of $7,000 in fraudulent charges to credit union account PEORIA — A Peoria woman had more than $7,000 in fraudulent charges posted to her CEFCU account after she... »Full Story Friend sees two men, one armed, in attack on Peoria man who was walking home PEORIA — A Peoria man was struck on the head while attempting to walk home from a friend’s house. »Full Story »Sports Allen: Rockridge right-hander's left-handed buzzer-beater from mid-court saves the day What was yawn much of the night ended with WOW. »Full Story Class 2A championship outlook: St. Joseph-Ogden vs. Taylor Ridge Rockridge St. Joseph-Ogden vs. Taylor Ridge Rockridge »Full Story Rivermen clinch home-ice for first round of playoffs with 5-2 win over Huntsville HUNTSVILLE, ALA. — The SPHL's best road team clinched home-ice advantage for the... »Full Story »Opinion Op-Ed: Keep local, volunteer ambulance service The Tremont area will have the opportunity on March 15 to vote yes or no on a referendum to create a... »Full Story Op-Ed: Forget reparations, time to restore full relations with Cuba With President Obama’s upcoming visit to Cuba, Illinois farmers and businesses such as Caterpillar and... »Full Story Op-Ed: Another era, one where college was no place to hide Some students seem to feel that the campuses of academia should shield them against hearing offensive or... »Full Story »Entertainment Five comedians to headline Berniepalooza Sunday at Jukebox comedy club PEORIA — Berniepalooza, the colloquial term used for the grassroots efforts across the state to promote... »Full Story Collegium Musicum recital set for April 5 at Bradley University's Dingeldine Music Center PEORIA — The Collegium Musicum, Bradley University’s student early music consort,... »Full Story Arts Plus calendar of local events Items for the Arts Plus calendar need to be submitted 10 days prior to publication. Send information to... »Full Story » TODAY'S COMMENTS DUNLAP — Jeff Barker resigned Monday as coach of Dunlap High School's boys varsity basketball team, reigniting a racially charged dispute … Dunlap boys basketball coach resigns after dispute Editor's note: Last year's report by 247WallSt.com listing Peoria as one of the 10 worst metropolitan areas for African-Americans raised many … Can Peoria close the gap when it comes to neighborhoods, race and opportunity? 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.