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After a video went viral that showed Pope Francis seemingly performing an exorcism on a man, the Vatican responded by saying, “The Holy Father had no intention to perform any exorcism. Instead, as he frequently does for the sick...

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Kelsi Dahms helped ensure Canton would not sweep the Morton softball team May 14.

Gov. Pat Quinn announced today 14 more counties were approved for federal disaster aid to help people and businesses recover from historic flooding in mid-April. Counties approved today include Peoria, Tazewell, Woodford, Bureau, Crawford, Henderson, Knox, Livingston, Marshall, Mason, McDonough, Rock Island, Schuyler and...

It did not take the Morton girls soccer team long to bury East Peoria May 14.With four goals in the first 19:35, the Potters cruised to a 7-0 win in the Class 2A Metamora Regional semifinals.

After moving to Morton last October, David McDonald is ready to show the town what his academy can do. McDonald, the owner of the Academy of Fretted Instruments, is planning his fourth annual "Teasin’ the Frets" concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday...

President Barack Obama needs to get his house in order if he has any intention of repairing the trust issues that now exist between his administration and the American people. It’s difficult to defend an administration that in the course of a week has...

District thankful for fund supportOn behalf of the many children, teachers and other stakeholders who will benefit from your generosity, I'd like to thank those of you who were able to stop by Eli's Coffee on Friday, May 10.Your purchase...

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"No refusal" took effect May 15 for every day in Tazewell County. The State’s Attorney’s Office and law enforcement agencies have joined forces for a program that targets drivers convicted of driving under the influence who are...

The 2013 Click It or Ticket campaign in Illinois is from May 10 through Monday. The purpose of the campaign is to help save lives by cracking down on those who do not buckle up through the Memorial Day holiday weekend.

Dr. Teresa Riech, the Emergency Department Pediatric Medical Director at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center and Children’s Hospital of Illinois, has been named the recipient of the 2013 Ron W. Lee, MD Excellence in Pediatric Care community service award by Illinois Emergency Medical Services for Children.The award...

"If you’re a young photographer looking to make your mark in the state of Illinois, then get your cameras ready for the Cream of the Crop Photo Contest," said Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford.  As part of the Ag Invest program, Rutherford is excited to announce the...

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As pools and beaches begin to open for the Memorial Day weekend, Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck, state public health director, is reminding people how to avoid getting sick while swimming.  This week —May 20-26 — is Recreational Water Illness and Injury Prevention Week. This year’s theme is "How We...

Average retail gasoline prices in Illinois have risen 7.5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $4.07 per gallon Sunday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 4,378 gas outlets in Illinois. This compares with the national average that has increased 8.9 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.67 per gallon, according to...

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PEORIA – The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that a traffic staging shift on eastbound Interstate 74 from Interstate 474 to Interstate 155 will take place 5:30 p.m. Monday, May 20.

SPRINGFIELD – Gov. Pat Quinn today asked the federal government to add 16 Illinois counties including Tazewell, Woodford and Peoria to a recent federal disaster declaration for 11 counties hit by widespread flooding in mid-April.

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A woman chased down a man who she said kidnapped her child. The Albuquerque woman’s 5-year-old daughter was abducted by the man, and the mom gave chase, police said. The kidnapper shoved the girl out of the car at some point,...

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