Pekin Chamber plans new way to celebrate Independence Day
June 14, 2020The Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce planned several ways to recognize this year’s “Honor America Celebration.” While there won’t be the traditional fireworks display,…
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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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Corn farmers can’t escape reach of COVID-19
June 2, 2020Along with livestock, poultry and dairy producers, you can add Illinois corn farmers to the list of agricultural producers facing bankruptcy and insolvency due to the effects…
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Pekin shows community spirit with garden contest
June 1, 2020Pekin residents can get into the spirit of the Marigold Festival early by entering the garden contest The contest is meant to let Pekin residents showcase their beautiful gardens and…
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Illinois Valley Central project boosts 2020 Census return rate
May 29, 2020Like other teachers around the state, Deanna Shively was searching for ways to create online lessons that would be meaningful for her Illinois Valley Central High School business and…
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New COVID-19 community testing sites opening
May 23, 2020State officials announced a new COVID-19 Community Based Testing Site opened in Peoria County on Saturday, May 23. These free community services located at the Peoria Civic Center Fulton…
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