R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: ICF seeks conservation hero
July 2, 2020With another growing season in full bloom, Illinois farmers are ahead of the average in corn and soybean planting pace. However, crop quality conditions are varying statewide. Other…
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State takes over COVID-19 testing sites
June 27, 2020The state of Illinois has taken over two COVID-19 testing facilities after funding was pulled from the federally run sites. Located in Peoria and Harwood Heights, the sites will now…
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Pekin couple charged with child sexual exploitation
June 22, 2020A Pekin couple has been charged with sexual exploitation of minors. Rachel Miller, 28, and Sebastian Sale, 29, both residents of the 1400 block of Summit Drive, were indicted by a federal…
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Peoria leaders ‘disappointed’ with IHSA moving boys state tournament
June 20, 2020The boys state high school basketball finals will no longer play in Peoria. The Illinois High School Association said it will move the four-class state championships back to Champaign-Urbana…
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Group hopes to bring Peoria Lakes back to glory
June 10, 2020With warmer temperatures on the horizon, a cross-section of Peoria-area organizations have announced renewed efforts to tackle a long-running problem: the quality of local waterways….
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Using media and entertainment to help support mental health during pandemic
June 9, 2020Being glued to a screen can have its downsides, but a Bradley University communications expert says finding the right ways to use media and entertainment can actually help support mental…
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Peoria’s ‘Troubadour’ helps lifts spirits with a rolling performance
June 8, 2020When the COVID-19 pandemic sidelined all his bookings, musician Brian Neumann of Peoria took his act on the road—literally. Neumann created a bit of excitement on May 16 when he rigged…
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Moms deliver anti-gun violence message virtually
June 5, 2020Several events will be conducted in area communities as part of Moms Demand Action’s Wear Orange events to prevent gun violence. Orange is the color that the friends of Chicago teen…
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