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Journal Star
Apr 27, 2019
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Man shot on Peoria’s East Bluff
PEORIA - A man was shot in the shoulder late Friday night near the intersection of McClure and Frye avenues.
Other news
Luciano: Woman arrested for using cellphone in Peoria County courtroom

Depending on your view of cellphones, this courtroom story might frighten or delight you. That's because there are essentially two camps of cell users.

Entrepreneur Kim Blickenstaff buys Scottish Rite Cathedral in Peoria

PEORIA - Kim Blickenstaff, who is already remaking a portion of the Peoria Heights downtown, is adding a historic part of Peoria to his list.

Driver who crashed into State Trooper Gerald Ellis had twice the legal alcohol limit

WAUKEGAN - A man who drove head-on into an Illinois State Trooper's squad car last month was drunk, according to authorities.

Nick in the AM: Ice and snow from Peoria bridge crushed Denver band’s van

Good morning, troops.

Child welfare system often allows parents with drug problems to keep their kids. After AJ Freund, will that change?

Like hundreds of children in Illinois each year, Andrew "AJ" Freund was born with opioids in his system, a red flag that got him removed from his parents' custody.

Letter: Illinois Tollway system is highway robbery

When I recently traveled from Peoria to the Chicago area I utilized tollway 88 East and upon my return the following day I utilized tollway 355 South to 80 West.

Letter: Support bill to increase civics lessons in middle school

I am writing in support of House Bill 2265, legislation to require a semester of civics in Illinois middle schools.

Entertainment
Peoria International Choir to perform the Stabat Mater on May 4

PEORIA - The next concert of the Peoria International Choir will celebrate a topic people all over the world can relate to, a mother's love.