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Monday, March 12, 2018
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Tri-County disaster plan update to be topic of Wednesday meeting
PEORIA - A public meeting set for Wednesday in East Peoria is part of a Tri-County effort to update a plan to prepare fo…
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Peoria area schools to participate in events for Florida school shooting victims
PEORIA - Students throughout the area, including students in Peoria Public Schools, will participate in school-sanctione…
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Creve Couer police seize 200 grams of cocaine in traffic stop
CREVE COEUR - Creve Coeur police found 200 grams of suspected cocaine in a traffic stop Sunday morning, leading to a fel…
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Downstate Illinois vote could be primary election key for both parties
At a recent Democratic governor candidate forum, J.B. Pritzker dropped some local touchstones into his opening remarks."…
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Morton business building chimes for Flight 93 memorial tower
MORTON - Brett Fugate is helping build a musical instrument like no other in the world that will be installed in a place…
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Political figures from Illinois: Recipients of the Nobel Prize for Peace, leaders during wartime
The Gettysburg Address. Hull House. The nation's first African American president - and first lady. All of these are due…
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Gun pulled in Northwoods Mall fight Saturday morning
PEORIA - A gun was pulled in the middle of a large fight that broke out early Saturday at Northwoods Mall, but no shots …
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Student walkouts over guns poses balancing act for schools across the country
RICHMOND, Va. - As schools across the country brace for student walkouts following the deadly shooting in Parkland, Fla.…
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$600 lost in theft, damages at Peoria gas station
PEORIA - A burglary in a South Peoria gas station left the cash register $500 short early Saturday morning, according to…
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Illinois governor candidates at odds on marijuana use
SPRINGFIELD - Illinois Democratic candidates for governor say it's time for the state to legalize recreational marijuana…
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Marquette Heights police seek suspect in Dollar General robbery
MARQUETTE HEIGHTS - Police are asking for the public's help in finding the suspect in an armed robbery Sunday morning of…
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Word on the Street: Hanna City Work Camp site may work for taxpayers again
A longtime Peoria County eyesore could soon be up for sale if the Illinois Legislature follows through.If you've driven …
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Congressional candidates forum set in Chillicothe
Here's where candidates for offices at stake in the March 20 primary election are appearing this week:18TH CONGRESSIONAL…
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Pulde makes 48 saves to help Rivermen salvage point in 4-3 shootout loss to Kings
SOUTHAVEN, MISS. - The Peoria Rivermen rallied from a one-goal deficit to tie three times, while rookie goaltender Mason…
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March Madness brings new attractions to Peoria Civic Center
PEORIA - From toddlers to teenagers, parents and community supporters, the March Madness Experience was full of basketba…
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