April 14

• The storms keep coming
  Two strong storms have stuck the area so far today and more are anticipated before the day is out.

  • Pictures from last night's storm damage

• County briefs

• Illinois coal mine industry marks record third consecutive year without a fatality

• April 14 marks the anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's assassination
  Lincoln slain 141 years ago at Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C.

April 13

• City briefs
  City moves cautiously on residential TIF district, insurance consultant to review all city policies, and Fifth Street Road agreement in process

• Bomke announces survey results for the 50th District

• Gov. Blagojevich announces Lincoln Academy laureates
  Six individuals receive state's highest award

• Religious objects in condos

April 12

• City briefs
  Sewer and tap fees and new commercial property development addressed

• Weather highlights from the first week of April

• IDOT gives motorists a break during Easter weekend, offers motorists tips to conserve fuel

April 11

• Local officials view Logan County GIS parcel mapping plans
  Farmland assessments expected to decrease

• April 2 storm contained another tornado and powerful straight-line winds

• Clean water two-day celebration on Peoria riverfront
  Displays and speakers address protecting our natural resources

April 8

• Motorists urged to use caution as highway construction season kicks off
  6,700 work-zone crashes a year
  Photo enforcement vans to hit the highways soon

• First lady Patti Blagojevich celebrates grand opening of first Y-ME Illinois Wig and Prosthesis Salon to serve breast cancer patients in downstate Illinois
  Salon to offer wigs, hats, scarves, breast prosthetics and prosthetic bras at no cost to patients with limited resources

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