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Journal Star
Jun 15, 2019
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Longtime Peoria County Clerk Steve Sonnemaker dies
PEORIA - Steve Sonnemaker, the longtime Peoria County clerk and the driving force behind the war memorials on Courthouse Plaza has died at age 66."He was truly a non uniformed American hero," said Hal Fritz, a member of the committees behind the memorials and a recipient of the Medal of Honor.
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Prosecutor: Victim shot ‘because he didn’t have anything’ during robbery

PEORIA - The city's latest homicide came when a 14-year-old boy allegedly shot a 16-year-old who didn't have anything to give him during a robbery.

Alleged 14-year-old triggerman was on probation for armed robbery

PEORIA - The 14-year-old boy who is the alleged triggerman in the city's latest homicide was on probation for an earlier armed robbery, according to prosecutors.

Deeper than rap: 90.7 FM strives to give listeners more than music

It wasn't a straight line to get to this point. If the late rapper Nipsey Hussle were to describe it, he'd say it was a marathon.

Man attempts suicide in Fulton County Jail; State Police investigating

LEWISTOWN - A man being held at the Fulton County Jail attempted to kill himself late Thursday or early Friday, authorities said.

Luciano: Far beyond the courtroom, Peoria is going to miss Jerry Brady

It's Christmastime, and I see Jerry Brady walking up to the downtrodden house. Brady is in a crisp suit, as usual for his workday.

Spotlight: Advice on how to keep your internet use safe

With a few swipes and touches, mobile technology users can watch videos, make purchases, play online games, check a friend's status update, track loved ones or even adjust the thermostat.

Spotlight: Jobs, equity and economic justice are at core of new Illinois Clean Energy Jobs Act

Illinois has once again put itself at the forefront of the movement to promote a clean energy economy.