Father of Rica Rountree pleads not guilty to charge of child endangerment
UpdatedRichard Rountree was in McLean County court Friday for his arraignment when he made the plea. He was arrested earlier this month on the charge and is…
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Banks, communications companies lead stocks in early trading
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks edged higher in early trading Friday as solid earnings from banks helped extend momentum from the previous day’s…
Continue Reading AP source: Trump legal team for impeachment trial will include Alan Dershowitz and Ken Starr
WASHINGTON (AP) — AP source: Trump legal team for impeachment trial will include Alan Dershowitz and Ken…
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Survey of Plains, Western bankers says rural economy growing
The survey released Thursday showed that the overall index for rural parts of the region improved to 55.9 in January from December’s 50.2.…
Continue Reading US industrial production fell 0.3% in December
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. industrial production fell 0.3% in December, as unseasonably warm weather reduced demand for heating from utilities. The…
Continue Reading US industrial production fell 0.3% in December, as unseasonably warm month limited the need for heating from utilities
WASHINGTON (AP) — US industrial production fell 0.3% in December, as unseasonably warm month limited the need for heating from…
Continue Reading US housing construction jumps 16.9% in December
WASHINGTON (AP) — Construction of new homes surged in December to the highest level in 13 years, capping a year in which falling mortgage rates and…
Continue Reading US housing construction jumps 16.9% in December, strongest showing in 13 years
WASHINGTON (AP) — US housing construction jumps 16.9% in December, strongest showing in 13…
Continue Reading Global stocks inspired by US rally, hopes for Chinese growth
Global stocks rose Friday, seemingly buoyed by high spirits on Wall Street, as new data suggested China’s economic slowdown may have stabilized…
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Bradley University Issues Second Safety Alert This week
PEORIA, Ill. (WEEK) Bradley University has issued a safety alert for the second time this week, following reports of an armed robbery. University…
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