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Dogs fly high at Peoria dog club agility competition in Pekin
September 14, 2018

The fur was flying— quite literally —at the Pekin Avantis Dome, which played host to some of the nation’s most agile Airedales, speedy schnauzers and high-leaping Labradors during…
Mobile boutique brings fashion, accessories directly to shoppers
September 13, 2018

Mobile retail in Peoria is no longer limited to food trucks, thanks to former teacher and entrepreneur Shay Obery. The Metamora resident launched the Runaway Rack, a mobile boutique…
OSF opens transition health center for kids with complicated care needs
September 12, 2018

Even though there’s no place like home, OSF HealthCare Children’s Hospital of Illinois is bringing transitional care as close to home as possible. On Sept. 24, the Almost Home Kids…
Peoria County News Briefs
September 12, 2018

STATE Aquarium free this month for Illinois residents Admission to Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium is free this month for all Illinois residents. The free entrance will allow visitors to…
Family takes action after dog killed by Tazewell Animal Control
September 12, 2018

As promised, Tony Wang is taking legal action against Tazewell County Animal Control for “accidentally” euthanizing his dog, Moses. Moses was being held by animal control on a 10-day…
Peoria County Calendar of Events Sept. 12 – Sept. 17
September 11, 2018

SEPT. 13-16 Morton Pumpkin Festival Thur. 1 p.m.; Fri. 11 a.m.; Sat. & Sun. 6:30 a.m. Jefferson School Grounds Downtown Morton Event features a carnival, live music, pageants, craft…

AG Raoul joins coalition urging FDA to act on cannabis products

July 21, 2019

SPRINGFIELD — As more states move to legalize the use of marijuana and other cannabis-related substances, state officials across the country are urging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration…

Chlorine levels to rise in many public water systems

July 21, 2019

CHICAGO – Some people in Illinois may soon notice the water coming out of their taps tastes different. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency is on the verge of adopting new…

Suburban Republicans object to Sterigenics settlement

July 20, 2019

SPRINGFIELD – A clash over a court filing that would pave the way for the reopening of a medical sterilization company linked to increased cancer rates could result in a special legislative…

Firearms dealers, state rifle association challenge new licensing law

July 20, 2019

SPRINGFIELD — A group of firearms dealers along with the Illinois State Rifle Association filed a lawsuit this week seeking to overturn a new state law that imposes new, stringent…

Pritzker calls on flood-affected residents to report damage

July 19, 2019

SPRINGFIELD — Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s office is urging Illinoisans to report any damages caused by recent flooding to their county’s emergency management agencies in order to increase…