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Judge puts clock on Medicaid backlog, saying state must cover costs for those waiting more than 45 days
Starting Thursday, the state must pay the Medicaid cost of care for those who have waited more than 45 days for a determ…
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Autopsy photos in dispute in Putnam County murder case
HENNEPIN - A fight over autopsy photos is shaping up on the eve of the upcoming trial of a Putnam County man accused of …
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Smoking ban goes into effect on PHA properties July 31
PEORIA - A smoking ban will take effect for Peoria Housing Authority residents starting July 31.A public-housing residen…
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Pritzker: Technology needs to be used to help veterans
PEORIA - The Democratic candidate for Illinois governor says state services were underfunded for two years while Illinoi…
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Tazewell County Board approves auditor referendum, 2nd Amendment resolution
PEKIN - The Tazewell County Board on Wednesday voted to approve a resolution making Tazewell a Second Amendment sanctuar…
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OSF looks to Levee District for new-look urgent care services
EAST PEORIA - A new way to provide urgent medical care for OSF HealthCare consumers is coming to the Levee District.A si…
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Peoria city councilman starts a fight over discipline at Peoria Public Schools
PEORIA - At a recent City Council meeting, Peoria City Councilman Chuck Grayeb's blunt denunciation of the school distri…
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Cat Racing exhibit shows "Speed" of Caterpillar horsepower
PEORIA - Most Caterpillar Inc. machines memorialized in the company's riverfront showcase generate tremendous power, bu…
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Check out these 4th of July events to celebrate the upcoming holiday
PEORIA - The national holiday filled with fireworks, cookouts and celebrations is almost upon us, and there's plenty to …
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EP public spaces open up for people to cool down
EAST PEORIA - - EastSide Centre and the East Peoria Civic Complex atrium have been designated as cooling centers during …
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Man shot Wednesday becomes Peoria's 10th homicide victim this year
PEORIA - A 24-year-old man died Thursday afternoon after being shot in the head the night before, the Peoria County coro…
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Under the Dome: Let's discuss Janus vs. AFSCME
We're one day removed from the U.S. Supreme Court's big Janus vs. AFSCME decision that will have far-reaching consequenc…
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Nick in the AM: Springfield-area man becomes new principal at Farmington High
Good morning, troops. It's Thursday, June 28.A few weeks (!) remain before schools begin classes across the Journal Star…
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