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Sunday | WEEK-TV

Peoria couple dead of apparent murder-suicide

Peoria County Coroner Johnna Ingersoll says family members say the two were not married.

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Related Topix: Peoria, IL

Sat May 26, 2012

WEEK-TV

Animal experts warn residents about dangers of pets in heat

PEORIA, Ill -- With the scorching heat already here in the heart of Illinois, local animal experts are urging residents to make sure your pets are properly taken care of.

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WMBD-TV Peoria

Holiday Celebration Highlights Sacrifices of Nation's Heroes

Memorial Day is right around the corner, but local veterans and community members are paying tribute to all service members now.

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Fri May 25, 2012

WMBD-TV Peoria

Special Care Needed for Animals in Hot Weather

With hot weather forecast for the Memorial Day weekend, Peoria County officials remind pet owners animals need special attention as well as humans.

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Related Topix: Weather

Thu May 24, 2012

WEEK-TV

Two arraigned on child abduction charges from AMBER Alert case

PEORIA, Ill -- 20-year-old Nyway Abbaa and 25-year-old King Peterson were arraigned Thursday in Peoria county court on child abduction charges.

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Tue May 22, 2012

WEEK-TV

Three months later, Peoria patient's disappearance still raising awareness about Alzheimer's

The war on Alzheimer's Disease made national headlines recently, when President Obama pledged $150 million over the next two years, to find treatments and a cure.

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Related Topix: Alzheimer's, Health, Peoria, IL

Mon May 21, 2012

Bureau County Republican

Happy birthday Bureau County

This is the third in a multi-part series on the dodransbicentennial of the founding of Bureau County.

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Related Topix: Bureau County, IL, Illinois, Bond County, IL, Putnam County, IL, Putnam, IL

Sat May 19, 2012

Merle Widmer's Peoria Watch

Wisconsin Recall Election Travesty

This June vote scheduled for June 5, still time to send your money to "Friends of Governor Walker" , is all about unions continuing to exert their power over running schools and most all other unionized public sectors such as highway construction and bridge repair.

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Related Topix: Scott Walker, US Governors

Fri May 18, 2012

WMBD-TV Peoria

Construction Begins Monday on Airport Road

Construction will begin Monday, May 21st on Airport Road at I 474 / Dirksen Parkway in Peoria County.

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Thu May 17, 2012

WEEK-TV

Area farmers hope for rain

BRIMFIELD, Ill. -- Since March 1st the Peoria area is 3.1 inches behind in rainfall.

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Related Topix: Brimfield, IL, Weather, Peoria, IL, Agriculture, Science

Wed May 16, 2012

WMBD-TV Peoria

Mother Taking Action after Dunlap Teen's Death

Toxicology results are in for the death of a 16 year old Dunlap student. Joshua Olt was found unresponsive in his bedroom on April 29th.

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Related Topix: Dunlap, IL, Drugs

WEEK-TV

Dunlap high school student died of heroin overdose

PEORIA, Ill -- The Peoria County Coroner released the results of Dunlap High School student Joshua Olt's toxicology report on Wednesday.

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Related Topix: Dunlap, IL

WEEK-TV

Peoria County Sheriff's Department honors its own

PEORIA, Ill - May 13-19 is National Police Week. Americans are called to recognize the service and sacrifice of those serving in law enforcement.

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WEEK-TV

A "scrappy" way to make a living

PEORIA COUNTY, Ill. -- Did you know there's money in your garbage? Thanks to your generosity, there are people who make a living, selling what you throw out.

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Tue May 15, 2012

WMBD-TV Peoria

Cops "STEP"ing Up Patrols

Illinois Department of Transportation and Ilinois State Police announced Tuesday a plan to heighten enforcement efforts leading up to the Memorial Day weekend.

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Related Topix: Memorial Day, Life, Holidays

WMBD-TV Peoria

Hollis Grade School Students Take Action For JDRF

A local Peoria County school is doing its part to fight juvenile diabetes. The students at Hollis Grade School are taking action for JDRF.

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Fri May 11, 2012

WMBD-TV Peoria

Peoria County Board Vote to Freeze Some of Their Own Pay

The proposal freezes the salary of the auditor, circuit clerk, coroner and recorder of deeds at a little more than $88,000 for the upcoming year.

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Thu May 10, 2012

WEEK-TV

County Board sends wind turbine issue back to committee

PEORIA COUNTY, Ill -- A Peoria county couple's plan to build a wind turbine on their property was effectively shut down at Thursday nights county board meeting.

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Wed May 09, 2012

WMBD-TV Peoria

Self Confessed Drug Dealer-Gang Member Arrested

A self confessed drug dealer and gang member was formally charged Wednesday in McLean County on three charges following a routine traffic stop.

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Related Topix: McLean County, IL, Tazewell County, IL

Tue May 08, 2012

WMBD-TV Peoria

Change in Leadership at Wildlife Prairie Park

There's a change in leadership at Wildlife Prairie State Park in Peoria County. According to a release Tuesday, Jeanne Williamson is resigning as general manager to spend more time with family and less time consuming professional opportunities.

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