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The Twin Towers mall is up for sale according to commercial real estate site Crexi:

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Starting our coverage of every Senate candidate, Bryan Maxwell lays out a platform against military support for Israel:

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A new report shows in a lot of ways, Peoria Public Schools are doing better than schools comparatively across Illinois:

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This ended up being one of the toughest stories I’ve ever covered, very proud of the final product:

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Paul Nolley running against U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood criticizes the incumbent Republican:

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State Sen. Dave Koehler gave his thoughts on two of Springfields biggest pieces of legislation:

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Sorensen gave his explanation as to why he voted no on re-opening the government:

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Former Central Illinois politicians urge bipartisanship during a Bradley panel Bradley University hosted three former lawmakers discussing the importance of bipartisanship, with Ray LaHood advocating for fair maps to remove lawmakers from the map making process and Cheri Bust…

Former lawmakers give their thoughts on the current political landscape:

A local Republican criticized the two biggest bills that passed during veto session:

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Peoria International Airport: government shutdown cutting ‘too close’ to Thanksgiving The government shutdown has caused a 10-14% reduction in flights at Peoria International Airport, and if the shutdown continues, there could be further disruptions to Thanksgiving flights.

While there are nation wide concerns, most fliers at Peoria International Airport had pretty painless flights:

Manito soybean farmer ‘not worried about tariffs’ during visit with a congressman Despite the federal government shutdown, trade war with China, and soybean market worries, a Manito farmer is focusing on what he can control, such as using new technologies to increase efficiency.

U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen met with a Manito farmer on his property to tour his post season fields:

15 mayors unite for a healthier Illinois river:

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The support for the underpass was strong, but many raised concerns over how it will be funded:

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An open house on Tuesday showed the potential future for Veterans Parkway:

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A 10% drop for stocks is scary, but it’s not that rare NEW YORK (AP) — The worries rocking Wall Street about interest rates, inflation and now Ukraine have sent the S&P 500 index — the most widely followed measure of the U.S. stock market — tumblin…

A bill we covered during our special report passed out of both chambers with unanimous support:

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Gov. Pritzker ‘didn’t expect’ medical aid in dying bill to pass, Morton Republican reacts The Illinois General Assembly has passed a bill allowing medically assisted death for terminally ill patients, which is now awaiting the governor’s signature to become law.

Gov. JB Pritzker said he’s thinking about the bill before signing it:

I talked to two regional superintendents to see if special education programs have been impacted by the federal government shutdown in Central Illinois:

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Illinois Legislation that seals some criminal records heads for governor’s desk The Illinois House passed a bill to allow some criminal records to be automatically sealed, providing people with a second opportunity to rejoin the workforce, while excluding those with violent cr…

The Peoria Democrat leading this bill became overwhelmed with emotions when the bill she spent years working on passed both chambers on Thursday:

At an unrelated press conference, Gov. JB Pritzker said they’re looking at ways to support food pantries amid a potential pause on SNAP benefits:

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A Peoria Republican criticized the attempt to change Illinois maps:

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This comes as advocates push for additional $2.5 billion in Evidence Based Funding:

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Gov. Pritzker shoots down new Illinois transit bill over funding mechanism Gov. J.B. Pritzker vetoed a bill to fund Chicago transit and make “transformative change to Downstate transit” due to its proposed taxes, including a “billionaires tax” on u…

At an unrelated press conference, Gov. JB Pritzker has said the new Illinois transit bill “as it is it’s not going forward.”

Gov. JB Pritzker in Peoria today touted major infrastructure investments to the area:

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Peoria Mayor Rita Ali walking behind Gov. JB Pritzker at a press conference related to infrastructure

Heated discussions at PPS board meeting on racist group-chat, board member comments At the Peoria Public Schools Board of Education meeting, two separate incidents involving a student receiving death threats and racist messages, and a board member making defamatory comments, cause…

Two separate incidents of a racist school kids group-chat and a board member criticizing her colleagues while canvassing caused heated debate at the Peoria Public Schools Board of Education meeting on Monday:

On the Record hosted the President of the Taxpayers Federation of Illinois as to why so many municipalities have kept their grocery tax:

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‘War winning technology’ memorialized by East Peoria plaque East Peoria has unveiled a plaque to commemorate Holt Manufacturing Company’s collaboration with the U.S. Army in World War I, which resulted in the creation of a key technology in tractor tr…

East Peoria adds another item to its developing Levee District Park:

A fatal helicopter crash in Montana has killed Darren Bailey’s son, daughter-in-law and their two children:

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OSF Hospice beacon lit to remember those who’ve passed away under their care:

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Some believe the current visitor system should be changed:

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