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State forecasters see modest economic growth next year, but warning signs ahead
SPRINGFIELD - The state of Illinois can expect to see moderate economic growth in the upcoming fiscal year that will lea…
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Legislators aim to expand access to 'clean energy jobs'
SPRINGFIELD - State legislators are proposing a bill with the goal of expanding access to jobs in the renewable energy s…
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Guilty verdict for Pekin man's DUI-drug death
PEKIN - A Manito man faces up to 14 years in prison for the death four years ago of a Pekin man who rode in the pickup t…
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Congerville about to lose its extreme cold state record
CONGERVILLE - Last week, five weather professionals joined a conference call from their respective climate-controlled of…
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Peoria County Board committee seeks authority on livestock farms
PEORIA - The Peoria County Board may soon send legislators in Springfield a message: Give local municipalities the same …
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Home Help: Tips for growing herbs indoors during the winter
Tip of the week: Gardening Tips for growing herbs indoors during the winter
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Universities detail billions in construction needs
SPRINGFIELD - With talk of the first capital bill in nearly a decade permeating the Capitol, representatives of the stat…
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Local advocates cheer state clean energy legislation
PEORIA - Local activists cheered the filing Tuesday of new clean energy legislation that would put Illinois on target to…
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Stormy Daniels appearing in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD - Stormy Daniels, the adult film star who received payment after claiming she had a sexual encounter with no…
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Is there lead in Illinois well water?
PEORIA - Researchers at the University of Illinois and Northern Illinois University and the Peoria City/County Health De…
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Two vehicles busted out of Peoria impound lot
PEORIA - Police were called to Dependable Towing, 228 NE Lake View Ave., to find a damaged front gate and damage from tw…
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McNabb standoff defendant found unfit for trial
HENNEPIN - The McNabb man involved in a seven-hour standoff with police about three weeks ago shouted angrily Thursday t…
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Luciano: Authorities investigate PPS aide's threatening messages to former student
PEORIA - The Peoria Police Department and Peoria Public Schools are investigating threatening Facebook messages a teache…
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Twelve vehicles vandalized in auto lot
PEORIA - Twelve vehicles at Revelations Auto Sales, 904 John Gwynn Jr. Ave., were vandalized on Tuesday night.Police rev…
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Puerto Rican delegation visits Peoria to learn about career program
PEORIA - A delegation including mayors from four Puerto Rican provinces visited Peoria on Thursday to learn how to use i…
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Comedian Jo Koy brings his stand-up show to the Civic Center Theater on March 7
PEORIA - Comedian Jo Koy will bring his "Break The Mold Tour" to the Civic Center Theater at 8 p.m. March 7.Tickets are …
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