McLean Co. to stop longtime policy of sealing every search warrant Nov 14, 2009
In Champaign, Tazewell and Peoria counties, search warrants are filed once they are served. DeWitt County has a mixture of open and closed files. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Blackhawks fall to ICC Nov 13, 2009
Published: Thursday, November 12, 2009 3:11 PM CST PEORIA, Ill. The Southeastern Community College womens basketball team hung tough for much of the first half, but the sixth-ranked team in NJCAA Division II eventually took control. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Three in hospital after eating poisonous mushrooms Nov 13, 2009
Almaleki, 48, awaits extradition to Arizona and will face two counts of aggravated assault, according to Peoria police. Report: Problems continued at Ill. (Fresno Bee -- State)
ISU Men's Basketball Tips-Off on Friday Night vs. Iowa State, Sunday vs. Bradley Nov 13, 2009
Pocatello, ID --- Idaho State University's men's basketball team opens the 2009-10 season in head coach old backyard as ISU takes on ISU, er, Iowa State on Friday night at 6:05 pm Mountain Time, and then travels over the Peoria, Illinois to face off with Bradley University on Sunday night at 5:05 pm. Bengal fans can watch the Iowa State game on ESPN's Full Court and ESPN360. (Isubengals.com)
Illinois Signs Top-10 Recruiting Class Nov 13, 2009
3 blocks as a junior, and kept Waukegan on its path to Peoria by hitting a half court shot at the buzzer in a sectional final victory over Warren Township High School and future UI teammate. Richmond's coach at Waukegan is Ron Ashlaw. (Fightingillini.com)
Mountain West-Missouri Valley Challenge Series Debuts with BYU-Bradley Nov 13, 2009
The host Cougars have won their last two meetings with the Braves to take a 2-1 lead in the all-time series, although the two programs have not met since Dec. 17, 1977 in Peoria. The 2009 Challenge Series is the first in a four-year agreement between the Mountain West and Missouri Valley Conferences. (Themwc.com)
Jim Thome still open to returning to White Sox Nov 13, 2009
"Everyone knows my feelings toward the White Sox," the Peoria native said Thursday before heading into a meeting. "I enjoyed it here. It's home.". (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Tigers Sign Two Prep Standouts Nov 12, 2009
Following her junior campaign, she was named the Peoria Journal Star Small-School Player of the Year and earned spots on the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association and Illinois Basketball Services first team and Associated Press second team. As a sophomore in 2007-09, Spietz was named to the Illinois Basketball Services third team after averaging 19. (Mutigers.com)
Blaine-Mammen Nov 12, 2009
She is employed as a category manager at the Robert Borsch Tool Corp. in Peoria ... He is employed as a design engineer by eServ in Peoria. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Chicago 'stagnant' on job growth, earns low marks in study Nov 12, 2009
Peoria came in at No. 33. The Chicago-Naperville-Joliet metro area moved up 12 places from last year. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Illinois Game Notes vs. SIU Edwardsville Nov 12, 2009
Illinois also welcomes four freshmen from a Top 25 recruiting class: guards (Peoria, Ill. (Gurnee, Ill. (Fightingillini.com)
Outspoken NEA chairman finds there is plenty is playing in Peoria Nov 11, 2009
US arts czar finds plenty playing in Peoria ... Peoria artist Lonnie Stewart s model of a sculptural slave memorial ... Landesman reports at intermission in the hallway of East Peoria High School to Kathy Chitwood, Eastlight s executive director. (Boston Globe)
Darlene Walliker Arnold Nov 11, 2009
In 1932, Darlene won a Peoria County essay contest. The prize was a scholarship to attend a four-year teacher's college. (Benson San Pedro Valley News Sun, AZ)
Eureka college celebrates 20 years since Berlin Wall fell Nov 10, 2009
"I am glad I had the opportunity to serve on that border," said Col. Harold Fritz of Peoria, one of 94 living recipients of the Medal of Honor, who served at the Berlin Wall in 1976. He told the story of two white crosses there that represented a father and son who tried to cross from East Germany and died doing so. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Seminars offered on changes in public records law Nov 10, 2009
Locations include Moline, Peoria, Quincy, Chicago and Springfield. Posted in on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 3:05 am Updated: 5:03 am. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Teen found dead in Peoria basement Nov 9, 2009
Authorities have identified a 17-year-old girl found dead in the basement of a Peoria house but haven't released her cause of death. Peoria County Coroner Johnna Ingersoll says Jordan Frase was pronounced dead shortly after police were called to the home Sunday afternoon. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Richardson takes charge, leads Illini past Quincy in exhibition play Nov 9, 2009
I just took open shots, said Richardson, the guard from Peoria via Findlay Prep in Henderson, Nev. I think that s what we need, players that are willing to take open shots and knock them down. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Lake Land seeks better start against Illinois Central Nov 7, 2009
Hill led ICC with 16 points in the opener while Peoria Manual s John Washington, a 5-10 sophomore, added 15 and freshman Kulawnie Saunders, another Grand Rapids, Mich. product, scored 12. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Gang-on-gang crimes skew gun figures Nov 6, 2009
Were we to take out of the U.S. numbers the gun deaths caused by the humongous number of gangs - estimated 50 in Peoria alone recently - and drug cartels, with a high number of their death totals being rival gang members, where would we place on a worldwide comparison. We have a very high percentage of criminals, including many small time purse snatchers, who have, and will always have, guns. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Inquests: 2 crash deaths accidental Nov 6, 2009
PEORIA - Peoria County coroner's inquests Thursday determined two vehicle-related deaths involving area men were accidental. Stephen Hall, 56, Minier, died June 11 of brain injuries at a Peoria nursing home, Coroner Johnna Ingersoll said ... Stephen Macom, 61, of Chenoa died July 13 at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria of internal injuries related to multiple rib fractures. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
PHS teacher receives state honor Nov 5, 2009
Fredericks will be honored formally Nov. 13 at the ISTA state conference in Peoria, expected to be attended by about 1,000 teachers. Fredericks was nominated for the honor by PHS science teacher Pam Byrne, who also attended the Oct. 28 school board meeting. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
IWU drops to 44th on list of 50 best values in private liberal arts colleges Nov 5, 2009
Northwestern University in Evanston, University of Chicago and Bradley University in Peoria were private universities that made the list this year at 15th, 19th and 42nd respectively. Posted in , on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 6:10 pm. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Four cross country runners named to MVC Scholar Athlete team Nov 4, 2009
- The Missouri Valley Conference has announced the 2009 cross country Scholar-Athlete teams, following the completion of the 2009 State Farm Missouri Valley Conference Cross Country Championship last weekend in Peoria, Ill. at the Newman Golf Course. (Siusalukis.com)
Signs of hope for economy to turn around Nov 4, 2009
When it comes to the economy, officials can quote all the statistics they want, but they will be filtered through each individual's personal experience. That's why Vice President Joe Biden was on target when he said last month - supposedly quoting his grandfather - "When the guy in Minooka's out of work, it's an economic slowdown. When your brother-in-law's out of work, it's a recession. When you're out of work, it's a depression.". (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Bradley University Theatre Presents "Pinocchio" Nov 4, 2009
Bradley University Theatre and the House Theatre in Chicago joined together to create a dynamic new adaptation of the tale of Pinocchio. Told with a physical and visual flair that is trademark of the award-winning House Theatre, this contemporary look at the Pinocchio story ventures into the visceral world of life's persisting questions: What does it mean to be human. (AbsoluteArts.com)
Normal Parks not receiving preschool applications after budget cuts Nov 4, 2009
Normal's rate also is lower than those in Springfield, Champaign, Peoria and Galesburg. Normal resident Mary Lucas said the increase in sales tax would have a negative effect on her fixed income. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Woman allegedly run over by Iraqi father dies Nov 3, 2009
Peoria Police Dept. via AP fileFaleh Almaleki isan Iraqi immigrant accused of running down his daughter in Arizona with his car because she was becoming "too Westernized." ... Noor Faleh Almaleki had been in a local hospital since Oct. 20, when police say her father ran down her and her boyfriend's mother with his Jeep as the women were walking across a parking lot in the west Phoenix suburb of Peoria ... Peoria police spokesman Mike Tellef said Noor died Monday. (MSNBC -- Crime)
The idiot twins ofAmerican idealism Nov 3, 2009
Former president George W Bush thought that the United States could turn Kabul into Peoria, the archetypal American city in the state of Illinois. President Barack Obama thinks that Kabul is just as good as Peoria. (Asia Times Online)
Gertrude Witalka Nov 3, 2009
She was a graduate of Princeton High School and St. Francis Nursing School in Peoria, continuing her nursing education at Northern Illinois University, Bradley and Illinois Valley Community College. She became the head surgical nurse at St. Francis Hospital in Peoria and later retired as school nurse at LaSalle-Peru High School after 20 years. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
How Time Flies 11/01/09 Nov 1, 2009
Also, Normal High won a 1-0 forfeit from Peoria. Someone recognized the Peoria quarterback was really a Bradley University player. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Man to run 100-mile race to raise money for Clare House Nov 1, 2009
He ran another short race in Eureka and then signed up for an eight-mile race in East Peoria. That's where he first crossed paths with ultra marathoners, who run farther than the standard marathon of 26. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
16-year-old Peoria boy dies from gunshot Nov 1, 2009
Police in Peoria say a 16-year-old boy has died after being shot in the back ... Peoria County Coroner Johnna Ingersoll says Brown died from a single gunshot wound to his back. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Saluki men finish second; women sixth at MVC Championships Nov 1, 2009
By Megan Kramper www. - The Southern Illinois men's cross country couldn't make it a "three-peat" as it came in second at the Missouri Valley Conference championships while the women took home sixth place. (Siusalukis.com)
Friends, family to hold cancer benefit for longtime foster parent Nov 1, 2009
Attention has focused on his throat, but doctors in Peoria took a biopsy on his lung last week, his wife said. A tube soon will be inserted so he can receive chemotherapy. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Woman charged in death of live-in boyfriend Oct 31, 2009
Prosecutors in Peoria have filed murder charges against the live-in girlfriend of a man who was shot to death last week. The woman charged with two counts of first-degree murder Friday, 47-year-old Nora J. Patton, was already facing obstruction of justice charges in the Oct. 23 death of Johnny Tyler. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
8 years for 9/11 accused Oct 31, 2009
"We are defined as a people by how we deal with difficult and unpopular legal issues," Mihm said, before handing down a sentence of eight years and four months at the court in Peoria in the US state of Illinois. With credit for about two years already served in civilian jails, and given the 54 days he could earn each year for good behaviour, Marri might be released as early as 2015 after serving less than six years. (iAfrica.com)
Area Fourth of July event fatality deemed accident Oct 30, 2009
PEORIA - The death of a man hit be a car at an Independence Day event in Roanoke was ruled an accident Thursday at a Peoria County coroner's inquest. Steven Hodel, 60, of Roanoke died at 10:45 p.m. July 3 at Peoria's OSF Saint Francis Medical Center emergency room ... "It was just an unfortunate accident," Peoria County Coroner Johnna Ingersoll said. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Al-Qaida sleeper agent sentenced to 8 years in prison Oct 30, 2009
According to local media reports, a two-day sentencing began Wednesday at federal court in Peoria, Illinois State, for Ali al-Marri, a former Bradley University student and a married father of five from Qatar who pleaded guilty to one count of conspiring to provide material support or resources to a foreign terrorist organization. U.S. District Judge Michael Mihm could have sentenced al-Marrito as much as 15 years. (Xinhuanet, China)
U.S. sentences ex-'enemy combatant' Oct 30, 2009
A defense attorney for the Qatari citizen, who had been a student at Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois, when he was arrested, said the judge ruled on a lesser sentence to reflect the nearly six years al-Marri already spent at the Naval brig in Charleston, South Carolina. "We're pleased with the result," said the attorney, Larry Lustberg. (CNN -- International)
NATIONAL GUARD - Illinois Unit Returns Home Oct 30, 2009
Staff Sgt. Paul G. Smith, 43, of East Peoria, died June 19 in Kandahar, Afghanistan of wounds sustained when his vehicle was hit by an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 106th Cavalry, Aurora, Ill. (DOD DefenseLINK)
Al-Qaida agent sentenced to 8 years in prison Oct 30, 2009
After the U.S. Supreme Court agreed in December 2008 to consider al-Marri's challenge of his enemy combatant status, President Barack Obama ordered him surrendered to civilian authorities in Peoria, where Bradley University is located and he was indicted. Prosecutors said al-Marri deserved the maximum sentence, writing in court documents he "was fully aware of the nature of al Qaeda's violent philosophy against the United States and their ability to inflict mass casualties. He agreed to the... (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
IVCC Board 10-22 Oct 30, 2009
Created:Thursday, October 29, 2009 4:39 p.m.CDTFONT SIZE. OGLESBY ; The state has formally accepted the architects for Illinois Valley Community College;s $30. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Al-Qaida agent gets 100 months in prison Oct 30, 2009
PEORIA, Illinois - An accused al-Qaida sleeper agent, who was labeled an "enemy combatant" and held in isolation in a U.S. Navy brig, was sentenced on Thursday to 100 months in prison, with the judge worrying he might return to the terrorist group ... Judge Michael Mihm of the U.S. District Court in Peoria sentenced al-Marri to eight years and four months about half the 15 years sought by prosecutors. (MSNBC -- International)
Unit 5 finances improving, but still not at state's top level Oct 29, 2009
Auditor Tom Pfeffer of Gorenz and Associates Ltd. of Peoria told the board Unit 5 has moved off the state's financial watch list for troubled districts into "financial review" status, which is the second-best of the four rating categories. To reach the top level - "financial recognition" - it must have higher balances in its reserve accounts, he said. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
2 in Livingston Co. have H1N1; Pontiac hospital restricts visitors Oct 29, 2009
Hospitals in Streator, Gibson City, Pekin and Peoria have limited visits by children. BroMenn Regional Medical Center in Normal, OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington and Eureka Community Hospital in Eureka issued a joint statement Monday urging potential visitors to consider whether their visit is necessary for a patient's emotional well-being. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
News from Walsh Gallery Oct 28, 2009
WALSH GALLERY118 North Peoria StreetChicago IL 60607T. 312. 829. (AbsoluteArts.com)
Insurers take steps to make sure people don't pay for H1N1 vaccinations Oct 28, 2009
The Tazewell County Health Department has suspended its H1N1 flu shot clinic scheduled for Thursday at Lincoln School in East Peoria but still plans to conduct a clinic from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the health department in Tremont, spokeswoman Sara Sparkman said. The LaSalle County Health Department's clinic will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Monday at its Etna Road center in Ottawa. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
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He will be sentenced this week in a federal court in Peoria, Ill. Prosecutors have recommended the maximum 15 years behind bars, and the judge's decision could have far-reaching effects. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Lawyers want admitted al-Qaida member released Oct 28, 2009
FILE - In this Jan. 16, 2009 photo released by the International Committee of the Red Cross via his lawyer Andy Savage, Ali al-Marri is seen at the Charleston Naval Brig in Charleston, S.C. A two-day sentencing begins Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009, at federal court in Peoria, Ill ... He will be sentenced this week in a federal court in Peoria, Ill ... After the U.S. Supreme Court agreed in December 2008 to consider al-Marri's challenge of his enemy combatant status, President Barack Obama ordered him... (Anchorage Daily News)
Ill. candidates line up to file for Feb. primary Oct 27, 2009
Aaron Schock, a Peoria Republican. Former state Rep. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
State offices up for grabs in '10 range from governor to state legislator Oct 27, 2009
Aaron Schock, a Peoria Republican. Posted in , , , , on Monday, October 26, 2009 7:00 pm Updated: 10:13 pm. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Award allows Beckham to give back Oct 27, 2009
" As for the Children's Hospital of Illinois, Beckham made that decision partially based on his complete and utter respect for Jim Thome. The White Sox designated hitter for most of the past four years, before being traded to the Dodgers at the start of September, has been involved with the tremendous work done by the hospital through the Joyce Thome Benefit, hosted annually by Thome for the past 14 years in his hometown of Peoria, Ill. Specifically, Beckham was moved by some of the money being... (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Marriages/divorces Oct 27, 2009
Jeffrey L. Day of Peoria to Ellen L. Hultine of Princeton. Divorces. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Coon named all-state by soccer coaches Oct 27, 2009
Chosen for the Olympic Developmental team that played in Argentina last spring, Coon this year was also picked for all-tournament teams in the East Peoria Mid-State Classic and Charleston s Red & Gold Invitational. Jason is a true leader, Charleston coach Paul Stranz said. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Betty Fisher Oct 27, 2009
She has served on the Advisory Board for Consumer Credit Counseling of Peoria, was a five-year chairman of the Princeton High School Sport Booster Fundraiser Committee, a former treasurer of the Logan Junior High P.R.I.D.E. Board, and a member-volunteer for the Princeton Chamber of Commerce. Comments. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Cross country men picked to win MVC Championship; women picked fifth Oct 27, 2009
who claimed top honors in 2006, , and also lead a team of veterans into this year's race, which will be hosted by Bradley University at Newman Golf Course in Peoria, Ill. on Saturday. (Siusalukis.com)
Democrats brace for end of Virginia winning streak Oct 26, 2009
"Leading the Republican charge is former state Attorney General Bob McDonnell.A graduate of Regent University, founded by televangelist Pat Robertson, McDonnell faced a rocky stretch when news surfaced of his 1989 master's degree thesis, in which he wrote that working women are detrimental to the family and that the government should favor married couples over "cohabitators, homosexuals or fornicators. " McDonnell now says that he's moved past those views, noting that half the members of his... (Anchorage Daily News)
Eureka College celebrating 20th anniversary of the fall of Berlin Wall Oct 26, 2009
Speakers include Gen. Paul X. Kelley, who was commandant of the U.S. Marines from 1983 to 1987 during the Reagan administration; Hans-Ulrich von Schroeter, deputy director of the German Information Center USA, German Embassy, Washington, D.C.; and Harold Fritz of Peoria, who received a Medal of Honor for his actions in the Vietnam War ... The peace garden was built with a gift from Peorians Anne and the late David Vaughan. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Ways to beat borrowing the blues Oct 26, 2009
Now living in Peoria, Watts is a rarity on today's real estate scene: an investment buyer who plans to rent. But he says his research on rental demand, plus attractive financing, gives him confidence. (FOX61, CT)
Obituaries (12) Oct 25, 2009
He was a member of the Ironworkers Local #112 of Peoria, Ill. He worked for C. Iber & Sons in East Peoria for 45 years until he retired in 1987. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Iraq casualties Oct 25, 2009
East Peoria, Illinois. Died on August 5, 2005, of wounds received from an explosion during combat operations against enemy forces in Karma, Iraq, on June 12. (CNN -- Specials)
Births Announced Oct 24, 2009
Great-grandparent is F. George Steele of Peoria. Comments. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Rick Gee family expresses thanks Oct 24, 2009
We appreciate the hard work of the Fricke-Calvert-Schrader funeral home, the dedication of the Peoria hospital personnel, the baby's special 24-hr friends and those whose countless efforts are working diligently to bring legal justice for our loved ones. Further, we would like to thank the many people who are sending monetary gifts through the fund established by the United Methodist Church of Lincoln. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Caterpillar chooses new CEO Oct 23, 2009
PEORIA, Illinois - Caterpillar Inc., the world's largest maker of construction and mining equipment, said Thursday that Douglas Oberhelman will become the company's CEO starting in July of next year. The Peoria, Ill. (MSNBC -- Business)
S.M. Wilson to build $38M Mascoutah high school Oct 22, 2009
which has offices in O Fallon, Oak Brook and Peoria, Ill. planned and designed the project. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
