Arson suspected in early-morning fire in South Peoria

PEORIA - A South Peoria house was to be demolished following a fire Saturday morning that was set intentionally, authorities stated.

FARMINGTON - A chemical leak Saturday at an agricultural facility near Farmington caused about six nearby residences to be evacuated, according to authorities.

HENNEPIN - A man was killed Friday night when he fell into the Illinois River from a boat that struck a log, authorities said.

FIRST OF TWO PARTSNinety years ago, a staggering U.S. stock market finally gave out, losing a quarter of its value in two days - Oct. 28 and 29.Those dates, Black Monday and Black Tuesday, ushered in the beginning of the Great Depression.

Journal Star journalists will lead a Peorians Who Changed the World panel in the Peoria Riverfront Museum's Giant Screen Theater from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30.Panelists will discuss some remarkable, life-changing inventions from Peoria.