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Morton High School placed on lockdown

Morton High School was under lockdown today for about an hour following a written threat of violence. The hard lockdown was put into effect at 10:20 this

  • Morton High School placed on lockdown

    Morton High School was under lockdown today for about an hour following a written threat of violence. The hard lockdown was put into effect at 10:20 this

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    A measure that would regulate hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking,” heads to the full Illinois House after Representatives approved it at a hearing Tuesday

  • Sandy Hook parents testify at senate committee hearing on ammunition

    Parents of two children killed in the Sandy Hook school massacre say it's possible their sons may be alive if the shooter had been forced to reload more

  • Vicious Dog Task Forces meets in Peoria

    At-large Peoria City Councilwoman Beth Akeson is looking for options when it comes to vicious dog behavior. She started the community conversation with a

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A Peoria Doctor is being recognized for outstanding pediatric care. Dr. Teresa Riech (REESH) is the Emergency Department Pediatric Medical Director at
Morton High School placed on lockdown
Morton High School was under lockdown today for about an hour following a written threat of violence. The hard lockdown was put into effect at 10...
A course for the future of Hanna City Work Camp
The shuttered Hanna City is about to get some soil remediation in hopes of a new purpose. Peoria Public Radio’s Tanya Koonce reports a meeting last
PHA targeting state tax returns to recoup bad debts
The Peoria Housing Authority will soon have a way to collect unpaid bills left by former tenants. The authority recently completed an application...
Vicious Dog Task Forces meets in Peoria
At-large Peoria City Councilwoman Beth Akeson is looking for options when it comes to vicious dog behavior. She started the community conversation

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