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• Beason Slayings: Live Trial Updates

  Friday, May 24 at 9:24 PM

  PEORIA, Ill. -- Testimony continued Friday in the murder trial of Christopher Harris. The state is expected to rest its case today. Harris is charged in the beating deaths of Rick and Ruth Gee and three of their children in Beason in 2009. Click inside for up to the minute updates.

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• Band credits Summer Camp to national success

  CHILLICOTHE, Ill.-- Household musical names like Willie Nelson and Huey Lewis have graced the stage at the Summer Camp music festival. But the festival is also known for discovering unknown artists.

• "Cops on top" of Pekin Kroger

  PEKIN Ill -- Pekin cops stood on top of a local grocery store, Saturday, to raise money for a good cause.

• Pool openings are pushed back

  EAST PEORIA Ill -- Saturday was scheduled to be "opening day" for pools across the Peoria area.

• Gander Mountain opens firearms super store

  PEORIA, Ill.-- One day after the Illinois House approves a concealed carry plan, there is a new place for gun owners to get their hands on equipment.

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  American Mausoleum unveils new and improved building

  PEORIA, Ill. -- The American Mausoleum in Peoria is beginning a new chapter with a new look. On Friday, Peoria County State's Attorney Jerry Brady showed off the new and improved building.

• Ill. Congresswoman brings "Vets Listening Tour" to Peoria

  PEORIA, Ill. -- Illinois Congresswoman Cheri Bustos is meeting with local veterans as part of her "Vets Listening Tour". As part of the week-long tour, Representative Bustos was in Peoria Friday to talk with veterans about their priorities and concerns.

• Local marine surprises finance with wedding

  BLOOMINGTON, Ill -- A local Marine is home to surprise his fiance and surprise her with a wedding.

• Chris Harris takes the stand in his own defense

  PEORIA, Ill -- The state rested its case Friday day in the murder trial of Christopher Harris. Harris then took the stand in his own defense.

• Illinois House approves concealed carry legislation

  SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Illinois House members have approved a plan that would bring Illinois in line with the rest of the nation on concealed carry.

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