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Illinois has 279 new lawyers. The huge 4th judicial district got only 5
Connor Martin, who lives outside of Morton, said it is important for him to be a generalist in the legal profession so he can best represent his local community because there are so few lawyers in his region. WCBU's Evan Holden reports.
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Chief Dixon discusses his leadership, direction and goals for the Peoria Police Department
New Peoria Police Chief Brad Dixon says the city deserves a police department that communicates openly, acts with integrity, and earns the public’s trust.
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In an era of hostility, press protections remain strong in Illinois
With uncertainty surrounding press protections at the national level, the state of Illinois holds a strong reporter privilege statute. That’s according to Don Craven, general counsel for Illinois Press Association and three other statewide journalism organizations. He’s held the job protecting jour…
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New Peoria tattoo parlor a fresh start steeped in history, progress — and family
Four Peoria tattoo artists are continuing their late-mentor’s work in the ever-changing world of tattooing with their own shop located downtown.
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Peoria comedy club illustrates how $16 billion in pandemic relief missed the places that needed it most
For the first two decades Dan Conlin owned the Jukebox Comedy Club, the money from the previous week's shows pays for the next one. Shows, bills, another week, another show. Then came the pandemic.
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Rep. Sorensen questions Hegseth about Rock Island layoffs, voiding union contracts
U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen isn’t satisfied with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's answers about military layoffs in his Central Illinois district. Sorensen questioned Hegseth about the decision to cut up to 150 jobs at Rock Island Arsenal during a hearing held by the House Armed Services Committee o…
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Why Peoria is considering helping Twin Towers Place repairs and renovations
The City of Peoria is considering a funding plan to help the Twin Towers Place condominiums pay for needed repairs and renovations. But City Manager Patrick Urich points out that no money has been allocated quite yet. Rather, the city may look to establish a special service area to generate the f…
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Urich offers Spring Street option for marina access if Caroline Street turns private
A pending property sale that would see O'Brien Steel acquire land near the Illinois River from the Detweiller Trust has drawn scrutiny from community members over the potential loss of river access and green space. Last week, the Peoria Park District Board narrowly voted down a proposal tied to th…
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Rep. LaHood on why he voted for the new Farm Bill
The new Farm Bill that the U.S. House has approved faces an uncertain future in the Senate. Lawmakers remain at odds over food assistance and year-round use of ethanol in fuel. Republican U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood voted for the Farm Bill. In this interview with WCBU reporter Joe Deaon, LaHood says the…
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Rep. LaHood talks about the war in Iran and soaring gas prices
Gas prices keep soaring as the U-S war in Iran shows no end in sight. In this interview with WCBU reporter Joe Deacon, Peoria-area Republican Congressman Darin LaHood says he's ready to see the Trump administration find a way out of this war -- to help bring down fuel prices soon.
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