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Wednesday, April 4, 2018
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Peorian charged with attempted murder after stabbing
PEORIA - A Peoria man was arrested Tuesday after he allegedly stabbed another man in the face Friday night, Peoria polic…
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Bank of Springfield pulling out of medical marijuana industry
SPRINGFIELD - The main bank serving Illinois medical marijuana companies is pulling out of the industry, leaving operato…
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Ex-Peorian C.T. Vivian recalls friend 'Martin' 50 years after his death
PEORIA - As thousands descend on Atlanta and Memphis on April 4 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the assassination…
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Rivermen winger Dion suspended one game by SPHL
PEORIA - Big Peoria Rivermen winger Cody Dion was suspended one game by the SPHL on Tuesday for his actions near the end…
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Illinois lawmakers discuss sports betting
An Illinois Senate committee held a hearing Tuesday in Chicago to explore the possibility of legalizing sports wagering …
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Rauner changes name of Executive Mansion to Governor's Mansion
SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Executive Mansion is getting not only a face-lift, but also a name change.Gov. Bruce Rauner l…
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Creve Coeur parents sentenced to probation after fire
PEKIN - The parents of two young children will serve a year of probation with fines for leaving drugs and liquor within …
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BASEBALL: Swift decision for Pekin ... Dragons stun Dunlap
If you're going to be outside in the cold for a couple of hours, you might as well make good use of your time.The Pekin …
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Strother Adams: Dr. King's lesson, that some causes are worth dying for
I did not cry when Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., was killed. My sorrow was so much more. A hole formed in my heart that re…
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Peoria firefighter Nick Riordan dies after lengthy battle with cancer
PEORIA - After a nearly yearlong battle against an aggressive form of cancer, a Peoria firefighter succumbed to the illn…
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Midlife 'wealth shock' may lead to death, study suggests
A big financial loss may shorten your life, a new study suggests.Middle-aged Americans who experienced a sudden, large e…
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Husband recounts night his wife was shot to death in Galesburg
GALESBURG - It was Easter weekend. Jenni and Michael McGruder had lifelong friends in town for a baby shower.No one ever…
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More synthetic cannabis users experiencing severe bleeding
PEORIA - As of midday Tuesday, severe bleeding had been reported in 24 more people in Illinois who used synthetic cannab…
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Clowns just want you to love them again
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. - This has been a terribly sad time for clowns, those purveyors of happiness whose recorded history d…
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Peoria man allegedly held woman at gunpoint
PEORIA - A Peoria man faces several weapons charges and a domestic battery allegation after being accused of going to a …
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