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54 new officers join ISP frontline with Cadet Class 112 graduation
Illinois State Police Director Larry G. Trent, on behalf of Governor Rod R. Blagojevich, today announced the graduation of Cadet Class 112.
ISP Offers Open Range Program for Sighting in Shotguns
SPRINGFIELD, IL a ' The Illinois State Police announced today it will offer its open range program to the public for the purpose of sighting in shotguns and handguns for the upcoming deer season.
Local Couple Denies Elderly Abuse Accusations
Since 2006, Elderly Abuse Awareness Month has given a needed voice for those most vulnerable in today's society and a lesson to those who cause the elderly harm.
Four Seasons Gardening Program Continues with Spring Series
The spring series of University of Illinois Extension's Four Seasons Gardening program gets underway this month.
Food fight costs seniors breakfast, maybe more
A minute-long frenzy of flying food left administrators at a central Illinois high school fed up.
Entertainment calendar: Also in the Area
WHITEWATER VALLEY RAILROAD: Authentic, historic train rides and events. Enjoy a relaxing train ride through the scenic Whitewater Valley on you way to historic Metamora for Memorial Day.
Luciano: Two-step lead foots pay price
Local radio personalities Jamie Markley, center left, and Phil Luciano pair up and listen to instructions from Metamora Courthouse State Historic Site curator Jean Myers, left, and his dance partner, Charmaine Pearson, at a stop Thursday in Metamora as part of the third annual Peoria Area Amazing Race.
Volunteers Needed for Eureka Sesquicentennial
Nick Dorochoff, Historic Preservation Consultant, will discuss the process of getting the Eureka College campus listed as a National Historic District, leading to National Historic Landmark status, in the Eureka College Cerf Center, at Noon, Tuesday, May 19.
Communities' aging sirens sound an alarm
Tight government budgets could stretch the usefulness of aging outdoor warning sirens crucial for tornado and severe storm warnings.
Cameos and Pearls to Dazzle Woodford County Historical Society May 14 Program
Cameos and pearls will the topic of the May 14th meeting of the Woodford County Historical Society.
Seminar Highlights Water Gardens for Home Landscaping
The spring series of the Four Seasons Gardening program, from University of Illinois Extension, concludes with a session titled Building a Basic Water Garden.
Bishop's Mantle: A Key That Unlocked An Educational Legacy
I thought: What an exemplary gesture in honor of one whose life touched and influenced so many, including a relative of mine who never met this man, the late C. Henry Smith, in person.
After a decade of neglect Central Illinois infrastructure is crumbling and the price tag to upgrade or replace roads and other projects are beyond the economic capability of local governments.
Hundreds vie for spot in nursing assistant class
Lynda Goodman was not about to let a new career chance pass her up, again. Goodman, like a growing segment of people in central Illinois and around the country, has found herself unemployed and looking to go back to school to make a career change and land a new job.
Woodford board delays vote on soccer-field
Soccer fans who are hoping to play their favorite sport in Metamora will have to wait - perhaps indefinitely.
Metamora police focus on vandalism
Teenagers planning mischief under cover of night, be warned: More police will be on the streets.
Still employed at 82, and selling tickets, too
Sycamore's Joe Bussone always has a fistful of tickets for multiple good causes all seasons of the year.
ND girls weren't dragging in Pekin
The Notre Dame girls track and field team is starting to make a habit of winning the Lady Dragon Relays.
Peoria Cop Pleads Not Guilty to Property Damage Charge
A nine year veteran of the Peoria Police Department was indicted Thursday by the Woodford County Grand Jury for an incident last month.
Local Job Seeker: 'It's Not a Good Time Right Now'
WMBD/WYZZ - Peoria - Unemployment numbers for the city of Peoria have risen to their highest level in over 20 years, but there was hope Wednesday for many local residents suffering in this bad economy.
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