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Tuesday, March 13, 2018
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Washington Lacrosse Club pitches sport to high school board members
WASHINGTON - Representatives from the Washington Lacrosse Club made another push Monday for Washington Community High Sc…
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Rauner wants to ban bump stocks, doesn't commit on retailer licensing
Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner on Monday laid out his priorities for gun legislation, but he didn't say whether he'd sign …
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Illinois treasurer opposes bill to limit audit authority
SPRINGFIELD - A proposed bill would "give license to companies to steal money," Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerichs said Mo…
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Peoria council to hear more about stormwater utility tax
PEORIA - Tuesday's Peoria City Council meeting is expected to cover a lot of ground - from approving the demolition of t…
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Cookie jars and bread boxes from Ransburg collection to benefit Goodwill
PEORIA - Pieces from the Ransburg Collection are up for sale online, but don't look for sprinklers. These are painted bo…
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Prosecution statements in Peoria trial were improper, appellate court says
PEORIA - Improper prosecution statements during a trial three years ago could have influenced jurors at the trial of a P…
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Aldi starts grocery deliveries in Peoria, East Peoria
Aldi, the national grocery chain, has expanded its delivery service into several areas in Illinois, including Peoria and…
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Noir owners give people Something 2 Taco 'bout Downtown
PEORIA - A window service location in Downtown Peoria known for late-night food offerings is receiving a revival this we…
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Peoria County Jail Booking Sheet for March 12, 2018
Bookings at the Peoria County Jail over the past 24 hours through 7 a.m.
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Eminian: Rivermen prep for Pensacola week; remembering Tote Gray, and a first for every team
PEORIA - It's Pensacola week.The Peoria Rivermen hold the high ground as they head down for a two-game weekend showdown …
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Luciano: Downstate to dump Chicago and form new state?
Ever dream of seeing Chicago vanish from Illinois?Then maybe you'd be interested in knowing Robert Marshall and his camp…
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OSF offering new option for AFib patients on blood thinners
PEORIA - In 2016 Neil Sisson had to make a terrible choice - either stay on blood thinning medication and risk another g…
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Nick in the AM podcast: How important is the Freedom of Information Act?
Journal Star reporter Matt Buedel joins his colleague Nick Vlahos to discuss the Freedom of Information Act , how it's i…
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Nick in the AM: Firefighter injured during Lincoln Avenue house blaze
A house fire late Sunday in South Peoria resulted in a minor injury to one of the people who was combating it.About 11:3…
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Nick in the AM: 50 years ago, The Who wreaked havoc at Expo Gardens
Good morning, troops. It's Monday, March 12.Nick in the Morning hopes you survived the latest idiocy provided Sunday by
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