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Peoria fugitives charged with failure to appear

United States Attorney Jim Lewis announced Thursday that a federal grand jury charged Nelson Hallahan, 65 and Janet Hallahan, 54 with failure to appear for sentencing in May 2000.
IDES: Illinois unemployment down for eight consecutive months

According to numbers released by the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) on Thursday, Illinois unemployment has dropped to 8.7 percent, the eighth consecutive decline.
Pekin man to serve over 15 years for possession of child pornography

U.S. District Judge Joe Billy McDade order Wednesday that David A. Fisher, 53, of Pekin serve 15 years and 8 months in federal prison for possession of child pornography.
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New reptile exhibits to open at Peoria Zoo

The large reptiles at the Peoria Zoo will be returned to their renovated exhibits and be available for public viewing on Thursday.
Construction on roundabout to change access to OSF

OSF Saint Francis Medical Center announced Thursday its suggested detours to access their facilities during road construction that will take place this summer.

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Dunlap High School student died of heroin use

PEORIA COUNTY, Ill. -- The Peoria County Coroner says Dunlap High School student 16-year-old Joshua Olt died from heroin use.
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Man buys entire inventory of local K-Mart, donates items to charity

Kentucky man with a major display of generosity, according to report.
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Teen finds piece of finger in Arby's sandwich

Michigan boy made a disgusting discovery last week, according to report.
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Clothes call: Naked woman goes shopping at lumber store

Incident happened in New York on Tuesday, according to report.
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Verizon to drop unlimited data plans at next upgrade

This summer, Verizon Wireless will begin forcing its Smartphone customers with unlimited data plans to switch to tiered plans when they upgrade their phone next.
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TMZ: Singer Donna Summer dead at 63

Music legend had been battling cancer, according to TMZ report.
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Revised version of 'Pole Tax' approved by state senate

SPRINGFIELD, Ill -- An Illinois Senate Committee has approved a revised version of the so-called "Pole Tax" on strip clubs in the state.
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House approves funding for child care providers

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Child care providers could soon see temporary relief from the state.
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Minimum wage could soon be going up
State bill drawing fire from local governments
Lawmakers fight for education funding
State retirees will now have to pay for portion of insurance
President's endorsement to sway election results?
Senator's office releases video of Kirk walking and talking
State Budget Acting Director backs Gov's Medicaid and pension reforms

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