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Journal Star
Jun 9, 2019
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Luciano: Gary Richrath fan group dedicates memorial bench in East Peoria
"So nice, so easy,"We hate to say goodbye to you."- "157 Riverside Avenue," REO Speedwagon,EAST PEORIA - Without fanfare Saturday, a small clutch of Gary Richrath fans dedicated a bench at Riverfront Park to honor the late guitarist and East Peoria native.
Other news
Elmwood woman killed in accident on Route 116

PEORIA - An Elmwood woman is dead after a two-vehicle crash Saturday morning on Route 116.Jozcelyn Lesones, 18, of 21404 W.

5-year-old boy who died in pool identified

PEORIA - The Peoria County coroner has identified the 5-year-old boy who died Friday night after after he was found unresponsive in an apartment complex swimming pool.

Beyond survival: Hospitals closing gap in getting opioid patients addiction treatment

Barry Falzone overdosed on heroin in February 2010. Paramedics administered naloxone to resuscitate him.

Fulton Sheen’s remains will be moved to Peoria

PEORIA - Archbishop Fulton Sheen's remains will be coming home.

Illicit massage reviews are an Internet problem, are they a Pekin problem?

In an effort to crack down on human trafficking and illicit massage businesses, the Illinois General Assembly's passing of SB 1841 closes a loophole that allowed "Asian bodywork" establishments to operate without a license.

Our View: Peoria’s lawmakers made their mark in legislative session

It's been a significant Illinois Legislative session for Peoria lawmakers - and the region's interests.

Letter: Does Civil War mirror abortion debate?

This nation fought a disastrous Civil War to give rights to a group that had been assumed not to be human beings.