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Mendoza hits well in his Chiefs debut, but Bees sting Peoria, 6-2
PEORIA - About that old adage that pitchers can't hit?Three years ago Evan Mendoza was on the mound, pitching for North …
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Caterpillar supplier Kroeschell opens new East Peoria facility
EAST PEORIA - A supplier for Caterpillar Inc. has consolidated operations in East Peoria in a sign of what one company o…
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Warehouse District sets aside more space for artists
PEORIA - When it comes to art, the Warehouse District is open for business.Winkler Lofts, 733 SW Washington St., will ma…
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Attendance up after renovations at Pekin library
It has been more than a year since the newly renovated Pekin Public Library opened, and the numbers of patrons and incre…
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Caterpillar names Suzette Long as general counsel
PEORIA - Caterpillar Inc. has named Suzette Long as the company's general counsel and corporate secretary, elevating her…
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Q&A with one of Peoria's restaurant inspectors
As a sanitarian with the Peoria City/County Health Department, Justin Dwyer routinely performs health inspections in res…
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Shell casings found in South Peoria street
PEORIA - Shell casings from a 9 mm firearm were found Thursday night in a South Peoria street, authorities stated.The ca…
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$3,000 in goods reported missing from North Valley residence
PEORIA - Almost $3,000 in electronics, clothing and jewelry were reported stolen from a North Valley residence, police s…
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Suspect eludes officer in Taft Homes chase
PEORIA - A police officer drew his firearm while he chased a criminal suspect into a North Valley public-housing project…
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Woman steals bedding from Target, police say
PEORIA - A woman stole about $350 in bedding from a Glen Hollow Shopping Center department store, according to police.An…
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Police: Dead fish mailed to OSF HealthCare St. Francis doctors
PEORIA - Something is fishy among some physicians at OSF HealthCare Saint Francis Medical Center, if a police report is …
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Elton John Tribute opens ICC's 2017-18 Guest Artist Series
EAST PEORIA - The Illinois Central College 2017-18 Guest Artists Series opens Saturday, Aug. 19, with Dogs of Society, a…
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Nick in the AM: With federal grant, Havana open for business
HAVANA - Officials in this Mason County city have a plan to attract more businesses and jobs. To help facilitate that, t…
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Nick in the AM: Hanna City boil order lifted; save that wine
Good morning, troops. It's Friday, Aug. 11.It's time to celebrate the impending weekend by breaking out an adult beverag…
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Trump: North Korea 'will regret it fast' if it acts against US ally
BEDMINSTER, New Jersey (AP) - President Donald Trump said North Korean leader Kim Jong Un "will regret it fast" if he co…
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