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A Peoria veteran says Memorial Day is a time to recognize the people who gave their lives to protect American freedoms.
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As of Friday, the GasBuddy.com and AAA Motor Club websites showed the Peoria area’s per-gallon average in the $3.55-$3.70 range – although this week some stations were as high as a tick below $4.
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Communities across the country celebrated Memorial Day over the extended weekend. Those in the greater Peoria region have also paused for services between…
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Several communities in the Peoria area are commemorating veterans this weekend, in honor of Memorial Day.The Village of Morton is dedicating its newly…
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Illinois legislators took time during session today to honor troops killed in war. Senator Mike Hastings is a Democrat from Tinley Park, and also a...
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As of this week, the Defense Department reports 4,424 US soldiers have died in the war in Iraq. 2,349 soldiers have died in Afghanistan since 2001.…
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The cemetery where Abraham Lincoln is buried will take on a role it played in decades past this Memorial Day weekend. Springfield Mayor Jim Langfelder…
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Memorial Day is a state holiday, but lawmakers are back at work in Springfield. But how do legislators feel about not taking the day off?Session was…
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Western Illinois University has a national reputation for being good to student veterans and service members. Military Times ranks Western in the top 20…
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Monday marks the 44th official celebration of Memorial Day, although the day of observance has existed in some form since after the Civil War.The…