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Violence in Charlottesville prompts vigil, call to action in Peoria
PEORIA - After white nationalists marched, carrying torches in Charlottesville, Va., and of a day of conflict and deadly…
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Peoria gas station robbers sought 'hidden money'
PEORIA - A Peoria gas station attendant told police she was robbed at knifepoint early Sunday by two men asking for "hid…
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Washington declares 2-month moratorium on video gambling licenses
WASHINGTON - The city has declared a two-month moratorium on issuing video gambling licenses.At the same time, it's made…
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Mendoza delivers walk-off double in 11th to push Chiefs back into playoff spot with 2-1 win
PEORIA - The Peoria Chiefs used a walk-off to get their playoff run back into high gear Sunday against the Burlington Be…
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Petersburg brewery wins craft beer contest at Illinois State Fair
The official Illinois Bicentennial beer will be brewed in Petersburg.
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Classroom updates signal broader changes in UICOMP curriculum
PEORIA - As students arrive on campus Monday the next academic year at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at…
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Revolving loan fund continues to aid Galesburg businesses
GALESBURG - To say Sitka Salmon Shares in Galesburg has had a great year would be an understatement.The fresh salmon del…
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Word on the Street: Peoria Portillo's location will help determine its success
Portillo's might be the definitive word for Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian beef and Italian sausage sandwiches. The res…
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City-owned, vacant home burned in suspected Peoria arson
PEORIA - The Peoria Fire Department is investigating a fire at a vacant, city-owned house as a possible arson.Fire crews…
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Senate votes to override Rauner's veto of school-funding plan
SPRINGFIELD - On a mostly party line vote, the Illinois Senate on Sunday rejected changes made by Gov. Bruce Rauner to a…
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Rivermen get new athletic trainer, Brian Riedel
PEORIA - Brian Riedel joined the Peoria Rivermen as the new trainer for the SPHL team on Sunday.The Midwest Orthopaedic …
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Warner wonderful, but Chiefs fade to 4-2 loss to Bees in 11 innings
PEORIA - The Peoria Chiefs had a feel-good story on the mound, even though they didn't end up with a feel-good ending Sa…
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Motorcycle enthusiasts pack riverfront for annual event
PEORIA - The insults were flying as Punky Bruiser landed a hard right on a rather mean and irate librarian.No, it wasn't…
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Eminian: Scholarships, tools survey and a playoff stretch run for Chiefs
PEORIA - The Peoria Chiefs are in a playoff race that still appears to involve three teams battling for two playoff spot…
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North Korea still mastering how to deliver a nuke to US
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. intelligence officials are pretty sure North Korea can put a nuclear warhead on an intercontinent…
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