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How Would You Spend $325 Million?

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 16:05:06 GMT

PEORIA, Ill. -- Saturday's Powerball Jackpot is now $325 million. After taxes, a sole winner can take home $142 million.

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New material arises in Meinders case

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:55:30 GMT

In this Journal Star file photo from Nov. 4, 2011, Kenny Meinders, center, listens to responses from his attorneys Dan Cusack, left, and Shaun Cusack at a news conference at Dan Cusack's law office.

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Komatsu to add 100 jobs in Peoria

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 07:51:01 GMT

But the Journal Star reports that the plan depends on whether the Peoria City Council changes an ordinance to let Komatsu build new facilities below what is currently allowed within the floodplain.

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4th-graders: Ready, set, color

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 05:41:02 GMT

Illinois American Water is inviting fourth-grade students within the company's service area to participate in an Earth Day art contest.

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Bartonville Police Make Arrest In Burglary Spree

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 01:26:26 GMT

Bartonville police say a recent arrest has broken up a major car theft and burglary ring.

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ENGAGEMENT - Cook-Whiteaker

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:16:47 GMT

Samantha Dell-Raye Cook and Ryan Lee Whiteaker, both of Sheridan, will be married at 2 p.m. Aug.

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Schock and Schilling Offer Small Business Tax Relief Bill

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:42:40 GMT

Congressmen Aaron Schock of Peoria and Bobby Schilling of the Quad Cities have introduced the 1099 Overreach Prevention Act, which they say will prohibit the IRS from implementing a new tax reporting requirement that would have far reaching implications for small businesses.

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East bound and down for golf carts

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:23:13 GMT

During its regular meeting Tuesday night, the Village Board approved modifications to an ordinance that governs golf-cart usage.

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Peoria Fire Department Upgrades Hope To Save Lives

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:08:45 GMT

The Peoria Fire Department hopes some major upgrades will help save lives. Fire Station #20 in Peoria is upgrading to ALS, or Advanced Life Support, services.

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Interview: Ian MacKaye

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:59:06 GMT

Ian MacKaye is most widely known as the singer for Fugazi, Minor Threat, and a handful of other influential hardcore punk bands.A Without a doubt he is a central figure in creating the notion of a 'do it your self' punk ethic and is credited with coining the term "straight-edge." As well as fronting such bands, MacKaye has produced and released ... (more)

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Porsche 911: The Rebirth

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:49:15 GMT

A Porsche tried to kill me once. I was twenty-three and driving a 1984 911 Cabriolet from Washington, D. C., to Peoria, Illinois, as a favor to a friend.

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Give the gift of song for Valentine's Day

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:39:48 GMT

Some musicians have found a niche taking people's love stories and turning them into verse and tune.

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Bradley University holds largest ever job fair

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:35:13 GMT

PEORIA, Ill-- Bradley University held it's largest job fair ever with a record number of companies and organizations looking to recruit students for internships and jobs.

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Man knocked to the ground, beaten by four men

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:40:29 GMT

PEORIA, Ill. -- A man was knocked to the ground and beaten by four suspects Sunday night near W. John H. Gwynn Jr.

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Caterpillar Rules Out Illinois For Factory

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:26:05 GMT

The quest to lure a Caterpillar factory--and the prize of some 1,400 jobs--is over in Illinois.

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Lane Closure on Route 150

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:11:25 GMT

IDOT says the driving lane of eastbound Route 150 in the vicinity of Charter Oak Road in Peoria will be closed Monday, February 13th and Tuesday, February 14th for utility work in the area to be completed.

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GTH library meeting set for Thursday

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:56:51 GMT

"Basically, it's a two-bedroom house," library Director Grant Fredericksen said about the structure at 101 Warrior Way.

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Money Smart essay contest

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:52:12 GMT

This year Money Smart Week is the last week of April, but there is something students across the area can work on now.

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Easter Seals officials hope Quinn will address funding

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:47:27 GMT

PEORIA, Ill. -- Easter Seals in Peoria has seen many cuts in recent years, but now they are worried Illinois will have to cut back even more.

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Nealeys experience Southern hospitality through tragedy

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:42:49 GMT

Despite being new to the community, the Nealey family was overwhelmed with comfort from Enterprise-area residents during a recent tragedy.

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