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Thursday, November 15, 2018
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Washington tornado anniversary observed at open house
WASHINGTON - Low key.That's how the president of the Washington Ministerial Association describes an open house the asso…
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Stark County Board hears of "absentee" highway department head
TOULON - The recently departed Stark County engineer had been "an absentee department head" whose habit of working at ho…
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Georgetown Commons residents recall struggle to rebuild lives after tornado
WASHINGTON - The only signs of destruction in the picture snapped by a Journal Star photographer five years ago are on t…
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Peoria Civic Center won't break out the ice skates this winter
PEORIA - After a three-year run, the Downtown skating experiment is over. The Peoria Civic Center has announced the Wint…
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Fire at salvage yard blocked traffic in South Peoria
PEORIA - A car crusher on fire at a local salvage yard snarled traffic Wednesday on two main thoroughfares in South Peor…
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For a truly happy holiday season, now is the time to take stock of your kitchen
Now that Halloween is over, the holiday season is truly right around the corner. Before the mayhem begins, set aside some time to take stock of your pantry, refrigerator and freezer to ensure you have all the essentials on hand, for day-to-day...
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Judge rejects plea deal in Railroad Days gun case
GALESBURG - A man was arrested after shouting at Circuit Judge Scott Shipplett Wednesday morning after the judge rejecte…
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Memorial service honors cadavers at UICOMP
PEORIA - In an age when virtual reality is replacing many traditional methods of teaching doctors of the future, the old…
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Morton man guilty in DUI-related firefighter's death
PEKIN - A Morton man pleaded guilty Wednesday to killing a village firefighter by crashing into a parked car while drivi…
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Pekin has made strong recovery after 2013 tornado
PEKIN - Scars remain from Tazewell County's encounter with a tornado five years ago, but Pekinites whose homes were dama…
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Thanksgiving Riverfront Market set for Saturday
PEORIA - The Thanksgiving Riverfront Market will be held at the Gateway Building from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday."We've s…
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Judge: Travis Reinking liable in lawsuit over Waffle House shooting
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A judge said the man charged with killing four people at a Tennessee Waffle House is liable in a…
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Nick in the AM: I-74 accidents block westbound traffic in East Peoria
Update: Both lanes of Interstate 74 have re-opened at the Murray Baker Bridge, according to the East Peoria Police Depar…
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An emotional Loren Marion becomes Peoria's permanent police chief
PEORIA - Loren Marion's actions might speak louder than words.Indeed, Marion sometimes struggled to find the perfect thi…
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Nick in the AM: Overturned trailer blocks Adams-War Memorial ramp
An overturned trailer Wednesday morning in Peoria prevented traffic from southbound Adams Street to access eastbound War…
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