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Beason Slayings: Live Trial Updates

PEORIA, Ill. -- Testimony continued Friday in the murder trial of Christopher Harris. The state is expected to rest its case today. Harris is charged in the beating deaths of Rick and Ruth Gee and three of their children in Beason in 2009. Click inside for up to the minute updates.

40th annual race announces new changes for upcoming event

PEORIA Ill -- The Steamboat Classic Race Committee is working on final preparations for their annual race that is celebrating 40 years of change.

New interactive exhibit will help connect Peoria Zoo and Children's Museum

PEORIA, Ill. -- Playing and learning, that's the idea behind a new project at Glen Oak Park.

Coach, city voice opposition to sale of Peoria Stadium

PEORIA, Ill. -- Earlier this week, we broke the news about the possible sale of Peoria Stadium. Now, backlash against that move is growing stronger.

All-America City video shoot

PEORIA, Ill -- About 100 people showed off their pride in Peoria Thursday evening and helped in the quest for the city to become an All-American City.

"Strike out Stroke" aims to spread awareness at the ballpark

PEORIA, Ill. -- Thursday night at the Ballpark, they were aiming to strike out more than just the visiting opponent across the plate.

Chillicothe ambulance service presents new plans to council

CHILLICOTHE Ill -- The Chillicothe City Council is taking the first steps in deciding who will be the city's ambulance service provider.

Local lawmakers speak out about speed limit increase

ILLINOIS -- You may be able to step on the gas a little more across the Land of Lincoln.

Fitness challenge benefits students and Children's Hospital of IL

PEORIA HEIGHTS, Ill -- Some local kids are getting active and raising money for those kids that may not be as healthy.

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Two held after flight diverted in London

A UK fighter jet was scrambled to escort a Pakistan International Airlines flight as it was diverted Friday from northwestern England's Manchester Airport to London's Stansted Airport.

Beautiful bridges around the world

He doesn't look like a 2-year-old, but ...

Two grown men re-enact actual conversations that took place between a father and his 2-year-old daughter.

Will prosecutors make deal with Arias?

Prosecutors may want to offer Jodi Arias a plea deal rather than going through the lengthy process to find new jurors and present evidence. FULL STORY

Video game helps kids fight cancer

In the battle against cancer, one video game is taking the deadly disease head-on. And some young patients are the winners.

Bull's-eye: One block, 2 tornadoes

Nancy E. Davis crouched alone in her white barn as a tornado tossed off the roof and peeled back the walls.

Binge eater gains 100 pounds, loses 70

The letter Jacki Monaco wrote was fraught with emotion. "Dear food," it began. "You have been my dearest friend and my most painful enemy."

Who owns Jolie's genes?

Angelina Jolie, when writing about her preventive double mastectomy, did not discuss how much her surgeries cost, but she did mention that many women would not be able to afford the $3,000 to $4,000 test that led her to make the decision. What she failed to say was why the test costs so much.

Can men control themselves?

Pepper Schwartz says with constant drumbeat of scandals in armed forces, the military must require education programs to teach men self control, address culture of sexual entitlement

‪'Life sucks sometimes' -- Love, Joplin

For most of us, it's hard to relate to the images of destruction we see on the television screen. It's nearly impossible to imaging losing it all.

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Pacers say they'll stand up to physical Heat

The Pacers felt like the Miami Heat's game plan, and especially Shane Battier's, in the Eastern Conference finals is to intimidate them with physical play. Heading into Game 2, the Pacers say they won't be affected by it.

Judge: Brent to have more alcohol monitoring

Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Josh Brent will remain free while he awaits trial for intoxication manslaughter, as a judge on Friday denied a request by prosecutors to revoke his bond due to problems with alcohol monitoring.

Vick says he's still NFL's fastest quarterback

Michael Vick is ready to prove he's still the NFL's fastest quarterback.

Pack's Rodgers: Urlacher favorite opponent

Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers said that Brian Urlacher was his favorite opponent.

A-Rod sells house for $30M, makes $15M profit

Alex Rodriguez closed on the sale of his Miami Beach home on Friday morning, ESPN.com has learned. The confirmed sale price of $30 million is believed to be the most paid for a home in Miami Beach history.

Sources: Mattingly wasn't critical of front office

When Dodgers manager Don Mattingly abruptly criticized the lack of fight and competitiveness on his team's "All-Star" roster Wednesday morning, he wasn't aiming that critique at the Dodgers' front office, sources say.

Notre Dame paid Weis more than Kelly in 2011

Former Notre Dame coach Charlie Weis made more from the school in the 2011 season than Brian Kelly, the man who actually coached the Irish that season.

Roethlisberger challenges young quarterbacks

The new wave of young NFL quarterbacks still have a lot to prove to Ben Roethlisberger.
 
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