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Neurosurgeon testifies she didn't operate on wrong side of Poplar Grove woman's spine
ROCKFORD - A neurosurgeon accused of operating on the wrong side of a Poplar Grove woman's spine 11 years ago testified …
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East Peorian gets 28 years for child sex assaults
PEKIN - For sexually preying on a 16-year-old girl for months, then claiming she victimized him, an East Peoria man was …
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Illinois House fails to raise tobacco purchase age to 21
SPRINGFIELD - Efforts to raise the age to 21 to legally buy tobacco in the state failed in the Illinois House on Wednesd…
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Peoria has codes requiring heat in rental units
PEORIA - Peoria codes require that rented dwelling units must provide a room temperature of at least 65 degrees Fahrenhe…
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Gold coin donor strikes again for Salvation Army in Canton
CANTON - For the fourth year running, an anonymous donor has left a gold coin in a Salvation Army bell ringer's kettle i…
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How to save electricity in ways that really count
Before we look at how to save electricity, let's talk about why. Most electric power comes from burning non-renewable fossil fuels, which give off greenhouse gases that pollute our planet. So scaling down electricity consumption reduces your...
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Stabbing victim had no-stalking order against suspect
PEORIA - The woman who died Tuesday in the city's latest homicide sought in August a no-stalking, no-contact order again…
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Rivian unveils luxury electric pickup truck and SUV models to be made in Normal
NORMAL - Electric automotive startup Rivian has now unveiled both of its debut vehicles: a pickup truck and sport utilit…
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New report finds groundwater contamination at coal-fired power plants across Illinois
SPRINGFIELD - Coal ash dump sites across Illinois, including at Dynegy's E.D. Edwards power plant, have severely contami…
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Macomb woman still in serious condition after I-74 wreck
BRIMFIELD - A Macomb woman remained hospitalized Wednesday, two days after her vehicle overturned following a collision …
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Local cardiologist addresses fish oil supplements
PEORIA - Two new studies are raising some questions about the use of fish oil supplements to treat heart problems.The st…
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Rifle pointed at President Kennedy during 1962 Springfield visit
SPRINGFIELD - On Oct. 20, 1962, the day after President John F. Kennedy visited Springfield to campaign for Democratic c…
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Nick in the AM: Longtime Peoria antique sellers opening store near Sheridan Village
After three decades in the antiques business, Greg and Anne Rosenak are opening a new, brick-and-mortar store.The grand …
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Nick in the AM: Let's hear your storm stories from Snowmageddon '18
Good morning, troops. It's Wednesday, Nov. 28.Nick in the Morning was absent for about a week. What weather news transpi…
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Peoria gets closer to fixing $6 million budget deficit
PEORIA - With the year closing, the Peoria City Council discussed Tuesday night a measure to raise the final $1.2 millio…
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