East Peoria voters choose new mayor
— April 2, 2019John Kahl will replace Dave Mingus as mayor of East Peoria. Kahl coasted to an easy victory over Timothy Jeffers, earning 66 percent over the votes. Mingus chose not to run for a fourth…
John Kahl will replace Dave Mingus as mayor of East Peoria. Kahl coasted to an easy victory over Timothy Jeffers, earning 66 percent over the votes. Mingus chose not to run for a fourth…
The youth pastor of a long-standing East Peoria Baptist church was jailed on allegations of sexually assaulting a teen church member. Averyville Baptist Church youth minister, Jacob…
Despite the efforts of three fire departments, an early-morning fire has claimed the life of an East Peoria man. Nearly 45 firefighters from Spring Bay, Germantown Hills and Metamora…
Since 1959, four East Peoria firefighters have died in the line of duty. On Oct. 14, the East Peoria Fire Department honored those men at the 32nd annual Firefighter Memorial Service,…
For the 30th year, the Center for Prevention of Abuse sent a flock of rubber duckies sliding down the hill at Eastside Centre in East Peoria to raise money for people in need. Since…
There are two things Dr. Andrew Morgan is passionate about — theater and people with special needs. So, 15 years ago, he and his wife Kathy combined the two and founded the Penguin…
What’s good for the goose isn’t always good for the gander, and when it comes to hunting, rules are rules. On Nov. 15, hunting show host, Christopher Brackett, 41, of East Peoria,…
Despite its name, it’s no small wonder that OSF Healthcare Children’s Hospital changes lives through its Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. On Sept. 22, OSF held its 12th annual Small…