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Illinois unemployment rate falls to historic low
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced Wednesday that the unemployment rate fell 0.1% to 3.8%, a new historical low, while nonfarm payrolls lost 17,2...
Dec 19, 2019
This starts to happen when you turn 24-years old. What is it?
December 19, 2019 Q: This starts to happen when you turn 24-years old. What is it? A: You start appreciating practical Christmas gifts
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Donald Trump Impeached
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump was impeached by the U.S. House of Representatives Wednesday night, becoming only the third American chief executive to be formally charged under the Constitu...
Dec 18, 2019
Budget in place for Peoria County
PEORIA, Ill. — Peoria County has a new budget. The Peoria County board unanimously passed the 2020 budget Wednesday at it’s last meeting of the year. County Administrator Steve Sorrel says...
Dec 18, 2019
Peoria fire stations participating in “Keep the Wreath Red”
PEORIA, Ill. — Festive holiday wreaths at all 12 Peoria fire stations are more than decor. For the 24th year, fire stations in Peoria are participating in the “Keep the Wreath Red” a...
Dec 18, 2019
State passes pension plan legislation
SPRIINGFIELD, Ill. — 649 emergency responder pension funds across the state have become just two. Governor JB Pritzker signed Senate Bill 1300 into law on Wednesday to consolidate the hodgepodge...
Dec 18, 2019
NHL’s Stanley Cup coming back to Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. — It’s been 15 years since the NHL’s Stanley Cup was last on display in Peoria. That changes this Saturday night. “We’ve had it here before one time back in ...
Dec 18, 2019
50% of pet owners agree THIS is okay. What is THIS?
December 18, 2019 Q: 50% of pet owners agree THIS is okay. What is THIS? A: That it's okay for their dogs to lick their faces
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Bomb Squad gang members convicted
PEORIA, Ill. — After a trial that lasted close to two months in federal court, 13 members of a Peoria gang were found guilty of several charges, including murder, attempted murder and gang viole...
Dec 17, 2019
East Peoria City Council talks cannabis and video gaming cafes
EAST PEORIA, Ill. — During East Peoria’s last city council meeting of the year, adult-use recreational cannabis ordinances were matched with the state law, and commissioners discussed bann...
Dec 17, 2019
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