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Tuesday, July 31, 2018
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Peoria man arrested for having a gun after being shot
PEORIA - A Peoria man was ordered held on $50,000 after appearing in court on weapons charges two days after being shot …
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Peoria man held on $50,000 for nearly hitting officer with car
PEORIA - A North Valley man was held on $50,000 for allegedly driving his vehicle at an officer in the hopes of avoiding…
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Family and friends remember 19-year-old Luis Cruz after fatal shooting
PEORIA - Luis "Louie" Cruz was laid to rest Monday with a flurry of dove feathers and an outpouring of love from his fam…
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Eat and Evolve adds dining-in option at new location in Junction City
PEORIA - The business model of the meal delivery business Eat and Evolve is evolving at its new location, starting this …
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Early retirement package a one-time offer for Tazewell County employees
PEKIN - A total of 86 Tazewell County full and part-time employees are eligible for the voluntary retirement incentive a…
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Two Brimfield teens sweeten Peoria one cone at a time
BRIMFIELD - A trailer and a generator don't seem like typical graduation presents, but for two Brimfield teens, they wer…
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Two rescued from porch roof in Linn Street fire
PEORIA - Two people were rescued off a front porch roof around 10:30 a.m. after a fire in the 1800 block of north Linn S…
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Akron Road Bridge over Kickapoo Creek now open to traffic
EDELSTEIN -The Akron Road Bridge over Kickapoo Creek, located one-half mile east of Illinois Route 91, is now open to tr…
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Nick in the AM: In view from Pluto, Peoria and basketball fit Jim Thome well
Good morning, troops. It's Monday, July 30.Jim Thome is a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame, officially. The Peoria bo…
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Nick in the AM: Man, vehicle struck by bullets at Taft Homes
PEORIA - A man was reported shot early Monday at a North Valley housing project, according to police.Officers were flagg…
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Grain elevator explodes west of Eureka; no injuries reported
A grain-elevator explosion Monday morning near Eureka resulted in no injuries, according to authorities.About 6:15 a.m.,…
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Caterpillar reports record second quarter profit, raises outlook again for 2018
DEERFIELD - Caterpillar Inc. seemingly shrugged off the impact of the most serious international trade conflict in a gen…
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Nick in the AM: Basement carpet in Maywood Avenue residence catches fire
An East Bluff house fire Sunday night resulted in the smallest damage estimate Nick in the Morning has seen.Peoria firef…
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