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District 150 Board considering new school police union contract

The District 150 School Board will consider a contract next Tuesday with the district’s police union. Members of the Police Benevolent Protective Local 114

  • District 150 Board considering new school police union contract

    The District 150 School Board will consider a contract next Tuesday with the district’s police union. Members of the Police Benevolent Protective Local 114

  • American Mausoleum gets a facelift

    The Peoria County State’s Attorney says the county remains committed to keeping the American Mausoleum operating properly. The state’s attorney’s office

  • IL House approves concealed carry plan

    The Illinois House Friday approved legislation that would let gun owners carry concealed firearms in public. But as IPR’s Brian Mackey reports, the

  • Residents march in downtown Peoria to tout city’s traits

    More than 100 people marched in downtown Peoria as part of a bid to win an All-America City Award. The Young Professionals Organization of Greater Peoria

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Several Memorial Day events are planned this weekend to honor past and present soldiers. The American Legion Post Two conducts services Sunday
District 150 Board considering new school police union contract
The District 150 School Board will consider a contract next Tuesday with the district’s police union. Members of the Police Benevolent Protective
American Mausoleum gets a facelift
The Peoria County State’s Attorney says the county remains committed to keeping the American Mausoleum operating properly. The state’s attorney’s
Steamboat's 40
The Steamboat Classic turns 40 this year. The city’s largest solely running, walking and jogging event is expected to have more than 4,000 people
Residents march in downtown Peoria to tout city’s traits
More than 100 people marched in downtown Peoria as part of a bid to win an All-America City Award. The Young Professionals Organization of Greater

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