Peoria County news briefs
March 4, 2020EAST PEORIA IDOT project shuts down Riverfront ramp The ramp from Riverfront Drive to eastbound Washington Street in East Peoria is closed for reconstruction. The ramp is being reconstructed…
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GOP candidates look to challenge Durbin for senate
February 27, 2020Five candidates are vying in the March 17 Illinois primary for the chance to be the Republican challenger to incumbent U.S. Senator Dick Durbin, a Democrat, in the November general…
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Peoria project commemorates murdered, missing women and girls
February 26, 2020Nearly 100 dresses hanging on a fence along Southwest Adams Street in Peoria are a striking visual call to action that honors women and girls who were murdered or have gone missing…
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Peoria County news briefs
February 26, 2020REGIONAL Illinois Weslyan raises funds for Children’s Hospital A record-setting $22,284.49 was raised for the OSF HealthCare Children’s Hospital of Illinois during Illinois Wesleyan…
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NASA trailblazer, Bradley University alumnus honored
February 20, 2020A space station cargo capsule bringing supplies to the International Space Station has been named for a Bradley University alumnus who was the nation’s first African American…
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Peoria County news briefs
February 19, 2020REGIONAL Time to register for master gardener program University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener training is being offered in the spring, beginning April 2 and is held weekly…
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Peoria area libraries bring books right to patrons’ doors
February 16, 2020Octogenarian Darlene Waters has always been an avid reader and frequent visitor to the Peoria Public Library. When she could no longer drive and had trouble even walking, she was thrilled…
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Sled hockey allows more kids to breakaway on the ice
February 14, 2020The Pekin Park District ice rink was filled with the sounds of young, spirited and energetic hockey players during a Sunday afternoon in January. Blades slashing the ice, the ‘smack’…
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