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Journal Star: Local News, Politics, Entertainment & Sports in Peoria, IL Sections News Sports Entertainment Opinion Obituaries E-Edition Cars Jobs Homes Classifieds Member Rewards Subscribe Site Archive Log in Subscribe Now Ex-Caterpillar exec Michele Sullivan's book offers 'elevated' life lessons "Maybe physical growth stops as adulthood starts to remind us that the growth that ultimately matters isn't on the outside." These are the words of Michele Sullivan, a Peoria woman who spent most of her life looking up to others, literally and figuratively. Standing at four-feet tall, Sullivan was born with a rare form of dwarfism and grew up in East Peoria. Her father worked at Caterpillar and her mother at Bradley University. From a young age, she recalls her parents instilling the importance of education in her, encouraging her to challenge her abilities... Feb 24 at 1:56 PM 1 -- Luciano: Longtime Peoria snack-shop owner Angela Manias dies Feb 24 at 5:32 PM With the Rivermen: A faceoffs king, a great find in Konner Haas, and a cool meal idea in QC Feb 24 at 8:08 PM Five things to watch as the small-school boys hoops postseason begins Feb 23 at 9:26 PM Farmington man charged with Pekin man's drug death Feb 24 at 3:05 PM Nick in the AM: Putnam County man killed in Wisconsin snowmobile wreck Feb 24 at 2:12 PM BU police, Peoria police chase suspect after armed robbery near campus Feb 23 at 10:37 PM LaRose man charged in shooting death to remain in mental health facility Feb 24 at 5:37 PM Skeptic of world being round dies in California rocket crash Feb 23 at 8:53 PM Scott Reeder: Proposed state gun law misses the target Feb 23 at 4:23 PM Morton, Peoria High girls advance to sectional title showdown Updated Feb 24 at 9:38 PM Pressure? The No. 1 Lewistown girls have it handled on way to state finals Updated Feb 24 at 9:24 PM Unexpected bequests aid renovations to Peoria County animal shelter Updated Feb 24 at 5:29 PM Happening Now Nick in the AM: Waterhouse's Broadway Lounge reopens for lunch Downtown Updated at 9:20 AM South Carolina Democratic debate: How to watch, who has made the stage, and what to expect Posted at 9:17 AM 10 Things to Know for Today Posted at 5:45 AM Egypt state TV: Ex-President Mubarak has died at 91 Posted at 5:42 AM The Illini faced a high degree of difficulty against Nebraska Updated at 12:22 AM Illini climb past Nebraska, up Big Ten standings Updated Feb 24 at 9:48 PM daily E-mail Newsletter Our top news, delivered to your inbox Sign-up for other newsletters Never miss a story Choose the plan that's right for you. Digital access or digital and print delivery. Subscribe Now Sign up for daily e-mails Site Services Newsletters Advertise With Us Pay Your Ad Bill Live Chat Customer Service Newspaper in Education Contact Us Manage My Digital Account Market Place Shop Cars Homes Classifieds Community Info Community Served About us Historic Headlines Peoria History Forms Anniversaries Births Engagements Weddings 100th Birthday Jobs in Peoria Pets Place a Classified Ad Real Estate Rentals © Gannett Co., Inc. 2020. All rights reserved. Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. Journal Star ~ Peoria, IL 61643 ~ Do Not Sell My Personal Information ~ Cookie Policy ~ Do Not Sell My Personal Information ~ Privacy Policy ~ Terms Of Service ~ Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK Subscribe Now Site Archive Home News Phil Luciano Nick in the AM Police/Fire/Courts Education State News Sports Preps Columns Cleve in the Eve Bradley Hoops Rivermen Peoria Chiefs Sports Forums Entertainment Books Dining Out Movies TV Guide Calendar Auto Show 2020 Lifestyle Time and Money Family Food Health Homes Shareables Opinion Our Editorials Forum Letters Other Columns Write a letter Business Obituaries More Photos Videos BridgeCam Blogs Calendar Celebrations Games Contests Branded Content Contact Us From Our Advertisers Southern Kitchen Subscriber Newsletters Customer Service E-Edition All Access Signup Subscribe Member Rewards Mobile-Friendly Account Management Manage My Digital Account Market Place Business Directory Advertise With Us Pay Your Ad Bill Classifieds Cars Jobs Homes Digital Marketing Services Feedback Ownership Terms of Use Privacy Policy Gannett Publications © 2015 __SITENAME__ -- SUBSCRIBE TODAY Choose the plan that’s right for you. Digital access or digital and print delivery. Learn More...