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Jim takes on the Boomerang
Friday, Jun 14 at 10:43 PM
The Boomerang is the newest roller coaster at Six Flags in St. Louis. Jim Mattson got a sneak peek at the ride that takes you upside down 6 times in 40 seconds.
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Sports
Heather Cassady is named Dunlap High coach
Heather Cassady is returning to her high school alma mater. Cassady is today named the new basketball and softball coach at Dunlap High. Cassady leaves Richwoods after just one year as basketball coach leading the Knights to an Elite Eight spot in Class 4A.
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Teens struggle to find summer jobs
MORTON, Ill.-- While there is improvement in the overall job market, summer jobs for teens are proving hard to come by.
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Fishing has no Boundaries
A national program to help disabled people learn to love the outdoors made its way to the Heart of Illinois this weekend at Camp Big Sky in Farmington.
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Rocky Vonachen reacts to loss of Pete Vonachen
A moving pre-game tribute tonight to Peoria's Mr. Baseball, Pete Vonachen. Pete died earlier today at the age of 87. His son, Chiefs President Rocky Vonachen talk about his father at Dozer Park tonight.
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Pete Vonachen- His Peoria baseball legacy
Pete Vonachen saved pro baseball in Peoria in the 1980s and the 1990s and then took the Chiefs to downtown Peoria in 2002. Today, Peoria's Mr. Baseball died at the age of 87.
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Peorians and baseball fans mourn the death of Pete Vonachen
PEORIA, Ill. -- Peorians and baseball fans across the country are mourning the death of Pete Vonachen. Peoria's Mr. Baseball died on Monday. He was 87 years old.
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Interview: Helicopters, Fire Trucks and Horses, Oh My!
Over twenty local emergency response agencies will display their emergency equipment in the parking lot along War Memorial Drive for the public to explore & experience, free of charge.
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Frank Williams' son impresses at Richwoods' Shootout
Da'Monte Williams is an incoming freshman at Peoria Manual. This weekend, the 6-foot-1 guard was among the impressive players at the Richwoods' Summer Shootout. Da'Monte is the son of former Peoria Manual and University of Illinois all-American, Frank Williams.
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Parr twins are both big league draft picks
Justin Parr is drafted in the 8th round by the Phillies and Jordan Parr is drafted in the 15th round by the Diamondbacks. Fellow IVC grad Chris Razo goes in the 24th round to the Brewers. Normal Community grad Chad Hinshaw goes in the 15th round to the Angels.
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