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A woman administers an oath to a police officer in uniform in a city council chamber, with people seated and watching. Two screens display the "City of Peoria" logo, and a mural with an American flag is in the background.
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Brad Dixon takes his oath as Peoria's new police chief
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New Peoria Police Chief Brad Dixon affirmed his dedication to the city and commitment to transparency and accountability in taking his oath of office Friday at City Hall.
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Peoria Civic Center to search for new GM as Edgar departs
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A billboard truck urges lawmakers to “say no to 340B abuse” as it makes its rounds in the neighborhood surrounding the Illinois State Capitol.
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Federal drug discount expansion proposal may cost Illinois millions, agency head says
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