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Aug 10, 2019
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Nick in the AM: Tailgate N’ Tallboys show Sept. 14 moved to Peoria Civic Center
The upcoming show in the Tailgate N' Tallboys concert series won't be held at the festival's usual spot, along the Illinois River near Downtown Peoria.
Other news
Two more youths arrested for Arcadia Avenue shooting

PEORIA - A 16-year-old and a 17-year-old have been arrested in connection with a Monday shooting on Peoria's East Bluff, police announced Friday.

Cleve In The Eve: Joe Girardi going for the gold at USA helm

Joe Girardi has managed in the big leagues and been to a World Series. He'd like to do both again. But for now, he's happy to take the USA to the Olympics.

Nick in the AM: After four hours, fugitive emerges from Macomb-area cornfield

About 20 acres of farmland in western McDonough County became a field of schemes early Thursday.

Nick in the AM: Stark County agriculture student pigs out on summer vacation

Good morning, troops. It's Friday, Aug. 9.Back-to-school time has arrived in force, much to the dismay of many students, we're guessing.

Central Illinois’ first and only rage room offers ‘wreck-reational’ stress relief

BLOOMINGTON - Smashing stuff for fun is apparently all the rage.

Letter: How big are Trump supporters feeling now?

It is said that it takes a big person to admit a mistake. Trump supporters, how big are you feeling?Jim Runyon, Peoria

Letter: Broadcast news stations should stick to the facts

According to CBS News, we have now had nearly two dozen mass shootings in the United States in 2019.

Entertainment
5 things to do this weekend in central Illinois

1. The 2019 River City Soul Fest kicks off Friday with performances by Dru Hill and B Joe at the CEFCU Center Stage at the Landing on the Peoria riverfront.

Play Life, Live Games: Video games aren’t to blame for shootings

America was once again rocked by two senseless mass shootings last weekend that claimed the lives of 31 people and wounded dozens more.