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Congressman Darin LaHood did a quiet military medal presentation in his Peoria office Monday.89-year-old James Anderson served in an Army infantry…
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Gov. Bruce Rauner and First Lady Diana Rauner are trying to make sure that members of the military who are serving around the world receive holiday cards…
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The University of Illinois is leading a $25 million initiative to develop an "internet of battlefield things."Officials say the initiative will connect…
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U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel are among the Illinois politicians criticizing President Donald Trump's decision to bar…
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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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The military says a 22-year-old soldier from central Illinois has been killed in Afghanistan. The Department of Defense released a statement saying Sgt.…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - The first woman to be promoted to brigadier general in the Illinois National Guard is retiring. Alicia Tate-Nadeau made history…
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The Navy Seal killed during the January 28th raid on al-Qaida in Yemen was 36-year-old chief petty officer, William "Ryan" Owens of Peoria. That’s…
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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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Legislation pending in the General Assembly would give middle and high school trumpet players excused absences if they need to miss class to play Taps at…