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Nearly half of people surveyed said they never experienced THIS as a child. What is THIS?
December 31, 2019 Q: Nearly half of people surveyed said they never experienced THIS as a child. What is THIS? A: Being grounded
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What to know about recreational cannabis
TAZEWELL COUNTY, Ill. — The new year fast approaching and so is the legalization of adult use cannabis. While it may be legal for someone 21 or older to purchase, use, possess, and transport can...
Kristina Leahy Dec 30, 2019

Early morning fire destroys Morton home
MORTON, Ill. — Firefighters were called around 5:15 a.m. Monday to 312 W. Pershing Street, near the Morton Library, for a house fire. Morton Fire Chief Joe Kelly said the home was fully engulfed...
Julia Bradley Dec 30, 2019

I can see clearly now!
"Good news for people that wear glasses. Next year you'll finally be able to see 2020!" LOL
Mike Stechman Dec 30, 2019

Kitchen Cooked closing plant in merger with Utz
BUSHNELL, Ill. — Farmington-based Kitchen Cooked Chips plans to shutter its facility in Bushnell after more than 40 years in the community. Paul Blackhurst, a representative with Kitchen Cooked,...
Julia Bradley Dec 30, 2019
Most people have these. John and Nancy don't. What are they?
December 30, 2019 Q: Most people have these. John and Nancy don't. What are they? A: A pair of slippers
Nancy Flagg Dec 30, 2019

Legal marijuana sales may spark Midwest interstate tension
CHICAGO (AP) – Illinois is joining Michigan as the only Midwestern states broadly allowing the sale and use of marijuana. But consumers must be aware that cannabis remains illegal in surrounding...
Julia Bradley Dec 29, 2019

CityLink shuts down bus service on New Year’s Day
PEORIA, Ill. — CityLink buses will not run on the first day of the new year. Emily Watson, Director of Marketing and Public Relations for CityLink, said that the buses will also have a shorter s...
Julia Bradley Dec 29, 2019

Trump retweets then deletes post naming alleged whistleblower
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — President Donald Trump retweeted a post that included the alleged name of the anonymous whistleblower whose complaint led to Trump’s impeachment by the House. Trump...
Kevin Bessler Dec 29, 2019

Monarch Music Hall in Peoria closes
PEORIA. Ill. — The Monarch Music Hall is no more. The venue’s ownership group has decided not to renew the lease and will book no more shows. The final show was Chicago Farmer on Wednesday...
Kevin Bessler Dec 28, 2019
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