The Rivermen roared to a 5-3 win over Roanoke in Game 2 of the SPHL semifinals on Friday to stay alive in the playoffs and force decisive Game 3.

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YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP

Sat Apr 22 2023

 

Rivermen stay alive in playoffs with inspired effort, lucky armadillo

Peoria's Mitch McPherson celebrates a goal against Roanoke by teammate Alec Baer in the second period of Game 2 of the SPHL semifinals Friday, April 21, 2023 at Carver Arena.

The Rivermen roared to a 5-3 win over Roanoke in Game 2 of the SPHL semifinals on Friday to stay alive in the playoffs and force decisive Game 3.

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Longtime television meteorologist Eric Sorenson is a candidate for Congress representing Illinois' 17th district.
 

Illinois congressman criticized for voting with GOP on police reform

 

Why constituents were unhappy with 17th District Rep. Eric Sorensen's explanation for voting against his own party.

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Record Store Day 2023 is April 22, with hundreds of exclusive vinyl records set for release to independent record stores.
 

Record Store Day is here! What you need to know

 

Record Store Day is upon us and music fans can celebrate with vinyl deals, the newest Taylor Swift, vintage Rolling Stones and more.

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Lathan Sommerville poses for a photo during his time at Peoria Notre Dame in 2020.
 

Richwoods recruit commits to Big Ten school for college basketball

 

Lathan Sommerville, who recently transferred to play for Richwoods High in Peoria, has committed to Rutgers for college basketball.

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Camp Wokanda has been producing maple syrup from its sugar maples for the past eight years and organizers have seen it become a significant source of revenue.
 

This Peoria campground sells maple syrup from its own trees. Here's how you can get some

 

The Peoria Park District will start selling maple syrup during the Earth Day festival at the Forest Park Nature Center in Peoria Heights on Saturday.

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Mega Millions numbers for Friday, April 21, 2023

 

Here are the winning Mega Millions numbers and results for the $20 million lottery drawing jackpot on Friday, April 21, 2023.

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Peoria Notre Dame dean and father of five remembered as 'amazing' educator

 

Tim Speck is remembered as a caring, compassionate educator who continued to work throughout his long battle with cancer.

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Morton Industries says no cost has been figured yet from fire damage

 

No injuries were reported and everyone was evacuated from the business, according to a Morton Industries official.

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Canton girls soccer player voted high school athlete of the week

 

Chloe Bennett of the Canton girls soccer team was voted as the Journal Star high school athlete of the week.

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