Maroa pet owner denies cruelty charges
He is accused of fitting dog with "shock collar" that jabbed its skin with inch-long metal studs.
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He is accused of fitting dog with "shock collar" that jabbed its skin with inch-long metal studs.
This lawsuit is the latest chapter in the heated race to represent the 1st District of the Peoria Public Schools Board of Education.
Clerical errors will keep the name of a Peoria school board candidate off the ballot in April
Midwest Communications PEORIA, Ill. — Jim Montelongo on Tuesday announced he has conceded the Peoria mayoral race to Mayor Rita Ali, but that he is also filing a lawsuit against the Election Commission. Montelongo lost the April 6 election with 8,197 votes to Ali’s 8,240 votes, according to official results from the Peoria County Election Commission. Ali was sworn in as Peoria’s new mayor on May 4. A discovery recount requested by Montelongo’s campaign was completed Monday with the final vote count unchanged. “I congratulate Rita on her victory and extend my very best wishes for he...