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Peoria Heights man sentenced to 10 years for residential arson

A Peoria Heights man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to setting a house on fire last year.

Skylar Walker, 32, admitted to setting a house in the 1000 block of East Rouse on fire. He was sentenced last week.

The house sustained major damage. Two homes on either side of the residence also were damaged.

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Tim is the News Director at WCBU Peoria Public Radio.