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Journal Star
Oct 18, 2020
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Toulon motorcyclist dies in crash with semi Friday night

By Gary L.

COVID-19 outbreak at Pekin Federal Prison grows

PEKIN - The number of COVID-19 positive inmates in the Pekin Federal Correctional Institute has grown to 74.Three more staff member have also tested positive, according to information on the Bureau of Prison's COVID-19 fact page.

 
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Carp for eating? Free cook-off lets Peoria-area residents taste test

EAST PEORIA - Abundant, local, cheap and a great source of protein and other essential nutrients, carp have only one problem: Americans have traditionally shied away from eating it, until now.

Luciano: Jim Ardis lists top pluses and minuses as mayor

How does Jim Ardis grade his mayoral tenure?In the wake of his announcement that he won't seek reelection, I asked him to make a two-sided list: pluses and minuses of his 16 years of leading Peoria.

Next stop, NFL? Peoria’s Kendrick Green pumped for pivotal season

CHAMPAIGN - Kendrick Green is days away from a football season that could change everything. When the Illini kick off on Friday night at No.