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WEBPamela Jo Bailey, 76, of Hot Springs Village, AR, peacefully passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024, after a short illness. Pam was born on September 4, 1948, in Evansville, IN.
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Illinois serial killers: Most notable from Peoria, Chicago area, more
WEBDec 9, 2021 — Illinois has seen its share of serial killers and other murderers on killing sprees over the decades. Some were the proverbial boy next door. Others were demons from the get-go. They hailed from ...
What are the rules in Illinois on recreational pot, medical marijuana?
WEBSep 15, 2021 — PEORIA — When recreational marijuana sales became legal on Jan. 1, 2020, Illinois became the 11th state to allow people to use pot legally.. The law approved by Gov. JB Pritzker permits the ...
Chicago to Peoria: The blueprint for new Amtrak service in Illinois
WEBJul 21, 2022 — Speaking at a press conference Thursday, Ray LaHood told reporters that "the stars really have aligned properly" for an Amtrak line to Peoria, citing the recent passage of the Infrastructure ...
How to view the Perseid meteor shower this weekend in Illinois
WEBAug 10, 2024 — The annual and beloved Perseid meteor shower will reach its peak on Monday, Aug. 12.. At that time, over 60 "shooting stars" — a misnomer — could ideally be seen per hour in the night sky ...
Mega Millions drawing 8/23/24: Winning numbers, lottery jackpot …
WEBAug 23, 2024 — Mega Millions 2024 lottery jackpot winners. Here is the list of 2024 Mega Millions jackpot wins, according to megamillions.com: $1.13 billion — March 26; New Jersey. $560 million — June 4 ...
Peoria gun violence and homicides decrease, police say
WEBJan 8, 2023 — PEORIA − The Peoria Police Department announced that overall statistics regarding gun violence last year were down compared to 2021, and that downturn reversed a three-year upward trend from ...
'Violent' male killed during encounter with Peoria police officers
WEBJul 21, 2024 — A man was killed during an encounter with multiple police officers Sunday in Peoria. Four Peoria police officers responded to the 1800 block of W. Sherman Avenue around 12:33 p.m. Sunday on a call ...