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Man who made 27,000 crosses for shooting victims is retiring
AURORA, Ill. (AP) – An Illinois man who made more than 27,000 crosses to commemorate victims of mass shootings across the country is retiring. According to The Beacon-News, Greg Zanis came to re...
Kristina Leahy Dec 28, 2019

Illinois unemployment data released
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The unemployment rate in Illinois decreased in November of 2019. Thirteen Illinois metropolitan areas had increased job growth according to preliminary data released by the U...
Mike Sabol Dec 27, 2019

Cullom man’s bond set at $5 million
CULLOM, Ill. — Clifford Brewer, 53, faces up to six counts of first degree murder for the deaths of three people Christmas Day. His bond has been set for $5 million. Police responded after 2 a.m...
Kristina Leahy Dec 27, 2019

Bond set for Collum man who killed three
COLLUM, Ill. — Clifford Brewer, 53, is charged with six counts of first degree murder for the deaths of three people Christmas Day. His bond has been set for $5 million. Police responded after 2...
Kristina Leahy Dec 27, 2019

Bradley Police issue safety alert
PEORIA, Ill. — A safety alert has been issued by the Bradley University Police Department after an incident on campus. Bradley Police and Peoria Police responded Thursday night around 11:15 to a...
Kristina Leahy Dec 27, 2019

PPD seeks new leader
PEORIA, Ill. — The Peoria Park District has begun a search for its next Chief of Police. Longtime Chief Sylvester Bush has retired, leaving the PPD with no full-time officers. Thus, Executive Di...
Jeremy Scott Dec 27, 2019

Driving laws to get stricter
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — As you hit the road for the first time in 2020, be aware of changes to driving laws. Fines are set to increase for reckless driving, passing a stopped school bus, and constru...
Jeremy Scott Dec 27, 2019

Driving laws to get stricter
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — As you hit the road for the first time in 2020, be aware of changes to driving laws. Fines are set to increase for reckless driving, passing a stopped school bus, and constru...
Jeremy Scott Dec 27, 2019

Minimum wage going up
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — There’s good news on the horizon for minimum wage workers. As of January 1, the state’s lowest hourly pay rate will go from $8.25 up to $9.25. Governor J.B. Prizk...
Jeremy Scott Dec 27, 2019

Nearly 10% Of Adults Haven't Washed This In 6 Months
December 27th, 2019 Q: Nearly 10% of adults haven't washed this in 6 months - What is it? A: Their bathrobe
Rick Hirschmann Dec 27, 2019
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