VIEW THIS MESSAGE IN YOUR BROWSER Connect with us Peoria 50° Blogs | News | Sports | Entertainment | Opinion | Business | Obituaries | Subscribe Today's Headlines Monday, Mar 14, 2016 »News Woman injures wrist fighting off purse snatcher in Peoria PEORIA — A woman told police she injured her wrist while fighting off a purse snatcher early Sunday. »Full Story Man injured in fire at tool rental business on North New York Avenue in Peoria PEORIA — A man was taken to a hospital after he was burned in a fire at a business... »Full Story Lincoln Day Dinner: Congressman, ex-Navy SEAL Ryan Zinke says more can be done for national security PEORIA — There’s far more America can do at home and abroad to protect the national security, the... »Full Story Word on the Street: Study finds greatest government corruption increase at local level Just how corrupt is government? »Full Story Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerichs to speak at Safety of Seniors event in Bartonville BARTONVILLE — Typical topics include retirement saving plans and scams, but those won’t be the only... »Full Story »Sports Illinois State hoping to get invited to inaugural Vegas 16 tournament Illinois State remained hopeful Sunday night of receiving an invitation to the inaugural Vegas 16 men’s... »Full Story March Madness should be wild ride LAS VEGAS — Now that the NCAA tournament bracket is finally out, here’s a few... »Full Story Blue-collar Spartans make green a money pick Commentary »Full Story »Opinion Endorsement: President, GOP: Kasich There is but one adult left in the room among the Republicans chasing the White House. John Kasich gets and... »Full Story Endorsement: President, Dems: Clinton Two candidates effectively remain in the Democratic primary for president. The choice is obvious. »Full Story Op-Ed: Jews have been there, must stand with Muslims I am often asked why I — a rabbi — am so involved in pushing back against the Islamophobia that is... »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 Two candidates effectively remain in the Democratic primary for president. The choice is obvious. Hillary Clinton, 68, an Illinois native, has as much … Endorsement: President, Dems: Clinton 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.