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May 23, 2019
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Luciano: Beloved school employee retires after 67 special years
BARTONVILLE - At Oak Grove School, there are many signs indicating that Gerald Beckette is beloved and special.
Other news
Nick in the AM: New Taco Bell taking shape in Northwest Peoria

Good morning, troops. It's Wednesday, May 22.Over the past 36-plus years, Bud and Janet Jenkins have built a 15-location Taco Bell empire in central Illinois.

Nick in the AM: Bradley student sculptures to complement Springdale ‘Shaft’

In an era when Civil War monuments are being taken down, a group of Peorians plans to erect one. Or re-erect one, more accurately.

PCAV hopes seeing them will encourage others to say something about Jeremiah Ward’s death

PEORIA - Peoria Community Against Violence was hoping for a couple of things when it took to the street Wednesday night: Exposure and answers.

Elmwood sailor killed at Pearl Harbor finally coming home

ELMWOOD - The story of a young farm boy who left home for adventure and never came home again will have its concluding chapter Monday when the remains of an Elmwood man killed in the attack on Pearl Harbor will be buried in the township cemetery.

Gov. Pritzker defends tax increases for capital bill

SPRINGFIELD - Gov.

Editorial: Let Illinoisans vote on graduated tax amendment

Should income taxes be collected in Illinois at different rates depending on how much money a person earns each year?It's a question that has been bouncing around the state for about two years now, since JB Pritzker declared he was running for governor and made changing the state's income tax structure the centerpiece of his campaign.

Entertainment
Illinois State Fair reduces Sunday-Thursday admission prices

The Illinois State Fair will reduce the Sunday-through-Thursday price of admission for adults for the 2019 event.