Peoria News from the Chicago Tribune

U. of I. reinstates Catholic professor
Thu Jul 29

U. of I. reinstates Catholic professor
Chicago Tribune
... by the Diocese of Peoria — an agreement that remained in place despite scholars' objections when a religious studies program was established in 1971. ...

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Bo Schultz: big leaguer for a day (at Wrigley)
Wed Jul 28

Bo Schultz: big leaguer for a day (at Wrigley)
Chicago Tribune (blog)
We cleaned up, ate, and then went out to enjoy a little time in Wrigleyville before driving down to Peoria to finish the series. I enjoyed some time with my ...

Vizquel says time ripe for Sox to get help
Tue Jul 27

Vizquel says time ripe for Sox to get help
Chicago Tribune
Extra innings: Triple-A Charlotte pitching coach Rich Dotson was named to a similar position for the Peoria Saguaros of the Arizona Fall League. ...

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Cubs running back opening eyes
Tue Jul 27

Chicago Tribune
Cubs running back opening eyes
Chicago Tribune
Szczur, a running back, will return for his senior season at Villanova after a short stay at Peoria. He was Colonial Athletic Association Player of the Year ...

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Central Ill. child found dead in pool
Tue Jul 27

Central Ill. child found dead in pool
Chicago Tribune
Authorities say Taylor E. Gunn was found Monday morning in the pool in Wyoming, a Stark County community located about 35 miles north of Peoria. ...

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Economy mixed in Illinois river city of Havana
Sun Jul 25

Economy mixed in Illinois river city of Havana
Chicago Tribune
Like most small towns, Havana's economic fortunes are tied up in a good news-bad news package. ...

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Kirk downplays inconsistencies, says voters can trust him
Fri Jul 23

Chicago Tribune
Kirk downplays inconsistencies, says voters can trust him
Chicago Tribune
Kirk made his comments during a campaign stop in Peoria. Mark Kirk has served the militarily with distinction for more than 2 decades. ...

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Pastor barred from Peoria County Jail
Thu Jul 22

Pastor barred from Peoria County Jail
Chicago Tribune
AP Authorities at the Peoria County Jail say a Baptist clergyman who has long served as a minister for inmates there has been barred from the facility after ...

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Don't let your summer slip away
Thu Jul 22

Don't let your summer slip away
Chicago Tribune
No, it's more like Peoria, not next door but not that far. There's no cause for panic. Yet. "Music Without Borders" may have expired, but it's not last call ...

Zambrano unscathed in 1st minor league rehab outing
Thu Jul 22

Zambrano unscathed in 1st minor league rehab outing
Chicago Tribune
Last year, during his rehab at Class A Peoria, he put on a pre-game fireworks show with a shower of home runs. But he was a starting pitcher back then. ...

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