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A police chief in uniform speaks at a press conference table with microphones, a water bottle, and a phone in front of him. He is gesturing with one hand, and there is a maroon wall and window blinds behind him.
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New Peoria Police Chief looks to put in more officers and tech for proactive policing
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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. A Peoria native who’s been on the force for more than 25 years, Dixon is in his first week of leading the department following his recent promotion.
Congressman Eric Sorensen heard concerns from Chestnut Health Systems, the Regional Office of Education, and Lifelong Access about looming cuts to Medicaid.
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Rep. Sorensen resuscitates a bill taking aim at Big Pharma
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Gov. JB Pritzker speaks at a podium labeled "Golf Learning Center" outdoors, flanked by four people. Behind them is a driving range structure with numbered bays, golf carts, and green grass visible.
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Pritzker helps Peoria Park District mark opening of upgraded Golf Learning Center
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