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Signing off: Longtime Peoria broadcaster Chuck Collins ready to retire after 50 years on-air
Ben Howell
The chief meteorologist at WEEK-TV is retiring on Oct. 15 after two generations of forecasting weather to the Peoria and Bloomington-Normal TV market.
A man stands at a podium with the Illinois state seal, flanked by two legislative leaders in suits. A large painting and the Illinois state flag are visible in the background during a fall veto session focused on affordability.
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Veto session preview: Federal issues top of mind as lawmakers seek transit, energy solutions
Ben Szalinski
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Israeli hostages freed, hundreds of Palestinians released, as Trump hails 'historic dawn'
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