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Hostess Brands says it's in talks with 110 potential buyers for the product lines it makes; the Illinois Senate Thursday advanced a measure to expand driving priviledges in Illinois to illegal immigrants; and another member of the Illinois House has been charged with a crime. 4:54 minutes (2.25 MB) |
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A former Peoria couple charged with bilking nearly two-million dollars from about 70 people are headed to federal prison; At-Large City Councilman Gary Sandberg is running for the first district seat; AFSCME Local 3464 has reached a tentative agreement with the city of Peoria. 4:56 minutes (2.26 MB) |
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The city of Peoria will have two new apartment complexes after last night's city council meeting; Peoria County's rural transit service is reducing its number of full-time employees as it continues to lose money; and District 150 will start giving credits to high school students each semester. 4:57 minutes (2.27 MB) |
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Peoria School District 150 is recommending a 2013 tax levy that's six cents higher than this year; Illinois state government continues to struggle financially and yesterday officials with the governor's office said things could be getting a lot worse; and Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez says she's disappointed the U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear a petition she filed on citizens recording police officers. 4:48 minutes (2.2 MB) |
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A state taskforce says Illinois' Emergency Medical Services needs fixing; a newly released survey says Illinois is generally keeping up with the rest of country in terms of broadband access, though some regions are falling behind; and the 125th annual Peoria Santa Parade kicks off this morning. 4:59 minutes (2.28 MB) |
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Governor Pat Quinn terminated the Illinois' contract with the state's largest government employee union; Hostess plans to move forward with efforts to liquidate; and the Peoria City Council got 10 additional recommendations to grow the city's Warehouse District. 4:50 minutes (2.21 MB) |
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A bankruptcy judge is ordering Hostess and its bakers union to go into mediation; lawmakers are responding unfavorably to Governor Pat Quinn's launch of his internet pension campaign; and Eureka College is bestowing an honorary leadership position to a retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice. 4:42 minutes (2.15 MB) |
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Illinois Governor Pat Quinn is launching an internet campaign stressing the importance of pension reform; the rate of child abuse and neglect cases reported to the state has increased in central and southern Illinois; and more people are expected to be on the nation's highways and in the air over the Thanksgiving holiday compared to last year. 4:47 minutes (2.19 MB) |
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Hostess says it's seeking permission from a banruptcy court to liquidate its business and sell its assets that could begin as early as Tuesday; a 36-year old double murder case will need further review before the Peoria County State's Attorney offers an opinion; and the Peoria County Board approved a spending plan for 2013. 5:00 minutes (2.29 MB) |
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Attorneys with the Center for Wrongful Convictions are asking the Peoria Circuit Court to give DNA evidence in a 35-year old double murder case a new look with advanced technology; the new Costco in East Peoria is open for business; and officials with the Heart of Illinois United Way say they are cautiously optimistic they'll raise the money they need to support 80 human service programs in the area. 4:44 minutes (2.17 MB) |
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