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Police: Report of child in stolen vehicle was a hoax
FARMINGTON - The report of a stolen vehicle that led authorities to issue an Amber Alert on Saturday was fabricated, acc…
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Peoria doctor Raymond Bertino opposes the proposed legalization of marijuana in Illinois for recreational purposes
Debate on whether recreational use of marijuana should become legal in Illinois is shifting from candidates' opinions to…
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Rabbits steal the show at Exotic Pet Pageant inside Bartonville karaoke bar
BARTONVILLE - There's a lot people don't know about rabbits, a fact The Charitable Rabbit is working to change.The Pekin…
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Trump tariffs hit furniture retailers, consumers
ROCKFORD - A sign outside Crazy Joe's furniture store warns customers of the tariffs President Donald Trump has imposed …
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Manufacturing industry's take on Trump tariffs much quieter than farmers
PEORIA - As trade threats and proposed tariff lists grew in the first half of 2018, so, too, did calls of concern from v…
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Seasonal weekend project: DIY boxwood wreath
Are you ready to scream when someone in your household suggests you bake yet another batch of Christmas cookies or put up one more string of lights? For a holiday project that's a bit different, how about a fresh wreath?
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A Christmas Fund annual tribute to 'relentless' Quent Yerby
PEORIA - For decades, Quentin Yerby wrote a check to the Christmas Fund in the name of the Old-Timers Baseball Associati…
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Luciano: Be careful what you donate to thrift stores
In this season of giving, be careful what you give away.That's the message from a thrift-store manager who is alternatel…
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