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Mystery no longer: Central Intermediate is a Blue Ribbon school
WASHINGTON - Brian Hoelscher says he had two major goals when he took over 11 years ago as principal at Central Intermed…
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East Peoria couple taking a chance to keep their chickens
EAST PEORIA - Robert and Shannon Brinker dragged their heels for a while, but ultimately gave in this summer to the laws…
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Tazewell board rejects deputy auditor role
PEKIN - The Tazewell County auditor's request to hire a deputy auditor, who would've been paid more than the auditor, re…
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Brothers plan sports bar, athletic complex north of Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE - A pair of brothers hope to establish a community sports complex - and a sports bar - north of Chillicothe…
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Bankruptcy judge finds Peoria attorney liable on one count in Florida condo deal
PEORIA - A Peoria attorney was found liable for $1.3 million in connection with a Sarasota, Fla. condo project that went…
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Peoria Air Guard unit sending help to Puerto Rico
PEORIA - Fifteen members of the 182nd Airlift Wing's security police squadron are scheduled to leave this week to help h…
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NIH is recruiting volunteers for massive health database
PEORIA - A mobile exhibit created by The National Institutes of Health is in town to recruit volunteers for an expansive…
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Caterpillar seals deal on autonomous retrofit project for mining trucks
PEORIA - Caterpillar Inc. this month publicly acknowledged its first major agreement to retrofit a mine operator's mixed…
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Gov. Rauner signs bill allowing Medicaid for abortions
CHICAGO (AP) - Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner has signed legislation that would provide state health insurance and Medicaid …
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Ellisville man dies after garbage truck crash earlier in week
PEORIA - An Ellisville man has died two days after the garbage truck he was driving crashed into a Bartonville house.Jim…
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Slurry seal work set Friday on MacArthur Highway in Peoria
PEORIA - Slurry seal work is planned Friday on North MacArthur Highway from Jefferson Avenue roughly to Richard Allen Dr…
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Supreme Court to hear case from Illinois that challenges labor unions
WASHINGTON (AP) - Its conservative majority restored, the Supreme Court said Thursday it will return to an issue with th…
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Peoria Christian, Washington Central named Blue Ribbon schools
PEORIA - Peoria Christian Elementary School and Central Intermediate School in Washington have been named National Blue …
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Route change planned for East Peoria Festival of Lights parade
EAST PEORIA - There will be a new ending location for this year's Festival of Lights parade.The 2017 parade will start i…
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Exhibit A Gallery showcasing 40 local women artists
PEORIA HEIGHTS - Exhibit A Gallery will be hosting "Local Inspiration," an exhibit showcasing 40 local women artists as …
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