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• Miller Park Zoo to celebrate 122nd birthday

  BLOOMINGTON, Ill. -- Miller Park Zoo announced Thursday that it will mark its 122nd birthday Saturday, with a day full of special events.

• Unemployment benefits to be reduced by 16.8 percent

  CHICAGO, Ill. -- The Illinois Department of Employment Security announced Thursday that unemployment insurance benefits to the long-term unemployed will be reduced 16.8 percent starting June 10 as a result of sequestration’s budget cuts.

• Chamber President says restructuring did not influence decision to leave

  PEORIA, Ill. -- Roberta Parks will be the Vice President of the Methodist Foundation starting July 1.

• Peoria County Sheriff Mike McCoy announces re-election bid

  PEORIA, Ill. -- Peoria County Sheriff Mike McCoy wants to keep his position for four more years.

• Honor Flight's welcome home celebration attracts people near and far

  PEORIA, Ill. -- The inaugural Greater Peoria Honor Flight was a success.

• Peorian honored for public work

  PEORIA Ill -- One resident was recognized for going above and beyond his public duties this evening.

• Pekin Airport is preparing for Wings & Wheels

  PEKIN, Ill. -- The Pekin Municipal Airport is preparing for the 3rd annual Wings & Wheels event.

• Big Brothers Big Sisters is teaming up with City Dance

  PEORIA, Ill. -- Big Brothers Big Sisters and City Dance are teaming up for a special event to make a positive impact in the lives of children.

• Frontier completes $3 million Broadband Internet investment in Bloomington

  BLOOMINGTON-- The network expansion will bring faster services and additional connectivity to Central Illinois

• Komen cuts some 3-Day walks for 2014

  DALLAS, TX. -- Susan G. Komen For the Cure has announced the cancellation of seven of its 3-Day Walks next year, including the one scheduled in Chicago.

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