Peoria County news briefs
— November 27, 2019PEORIA City kicks off the holidays with annual parade The annual Santa Claus Parade, the longest running holiday parade in the country, steps off at 10:15 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 29, the…
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Leavitt: The man in the purple suit
— November 27, 2019I thought my friend Mike would be pleased to buy an ice machine from me. I was mistaken. Mike owned the Stars Inn nightclub, where he served many drinks that had ice in them. But he…
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Instant games scratch out quite a niche
— November 26, 2019(Sixth in our series examining the expansion of legalized gambling in Illinois. In 2007, the first iPhone was released, the final Harry Potter book was published, and Illinois draw…
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Recruits at Great Lakes enjoy Thanksgiving through Adopt-A-Sailor program
— November 26, 2019When the Thanksgiving holiday comes around, it offers a moment for counting blessings, sharing with others, and enjoying time with family and friends over dinner. For some Navy recruits…
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Robberies in Chicago’s Lawn, and Deering neighborhoods investigated
— November 25, 2019Chicago police are warning people in the city’s Chicago Lawn (8th District) and Deering (9th District) neighborhoods to be on alert after five recent robberies. In the evening incidents,…
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Aurora bus driver charged after allegedly drinking beer with students on board
— November 26, 2019Thanks to an alert convenience store clerk an East Aurora school bus driver is off the streets after she allegedly consumed alcohol while picking up elementary students and delivering…
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Heartland College’s HALO prepares special needs students for learning, life
— November 26, 2019When kids graduate from high school, most parents are looking forward to seeing their child move on to college or a rewarding trade. This isn’t always so for parents of children with…
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Ex-vice chancellor at City Colleges charged
— November 26, 2019A former vice chancellor for City Colleges of Chicago has been charged with obtaining kickbacks and other payments from vendors. Sharod Gordon, 45, of Oak Park, has been charged with…
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