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Journal Star
Jun 28, 2019
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Report: Driver annoyed with fallen deputy’s procession
PEORIA - Police are looking for the driver of a silver Toyota Corolla they say was driving recklessly near the procession that was bringing the body of Fulton County Sheriff's deputy Troy Chisum back to Lewistown.
Other news
Bond set at $5 million for man accused of killing Deputy Troy Chisum

LEWISTOWN - The man accused of killing a Fulton County Sheriff's deputy was ordered held on $5 million bond during a brief court hearing Thursday.

Nick in the AM: We’ll never forget Gene Pingatore, and not just for basketball

Good morning, troops. It's Thursday, June 27.Those hands. That's the first thing someone who just met Gene Pingatore might remember about him.

Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s remains return to Peoria

PEORIA - Archbishop Fulton Sheen's remains are in the process of returning to Peoria, providing an opportunity to move forward with the sainthood process for the El Paso-born Sheen.

Deputy Troy Chisum was backing up when he was shot

LEWISTOWN - Troy Chisum was backing away from a house in rural Avon when he was fatally shot, a Fulton County prosecutor said Thursday.

‘Remain Seated,’ Larry The Cable Guy makes his way to Peoria

PEORIA - Larry The Cable Guy will make a pit stop in Peoria on his Remain Seated Tour at 7:30 p.m. on December 3 at the Peoria Civic Center.

Shayne Looper: When God moved to the old-folks home

In Jesus's world, God is present and a power to be reckoned with.

Letter: Leave gambling boat in East Peoria

Peoria never had ownership for the rights to the gambling boat. East Peoria had the rights and was constructing a landing area, a home for the boat.

Entertainment
Axe-throwing business right on target in central Illinois

You should only worry about a person with a beer in one hand and an axe in the other if they aren't at one of Steven Laatsch's Rocket Axe throwing lanes.

Peoria Blues and Heritage Music Festival returns for its 31st season

PEORIA - The staple "End of Summer" event, the Peoria Blues and Heritage Music Festival, will return for its 31st year of riverfront entertainment Labor Day weekend.

Podcasts To Listen To: Gastropod and the best food podcasts to listen to

Food  - we love to eat it, we love to make it, we love to talk about it and now, with the recent podcasting boom, we love to listen to people talk about it.