Tazewell County news briefs
January 29, 2020MORTON EDC holds annual breakfast symposium The annual meeting of the Morton Economic Development Council will be held on Thursday, Jan.30 from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at Caterpillar Global…
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Bootleggers, speakeasies thrived during Prohibition in central Illinois
January 29, 2020On Jan. 16, 1919, the 65th United States Congress ratified the 18th amendment, prohibiting the manufacture, sale and transportation of intoxicating beverages. A year later, Prohibition…
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‘Big Table: Rural Matters’ sessions give smaller towns a bigger voice
January 27, 2020Delavan Mayor Liz Skinner was more than happy to host members of the Greater Peoria Economic Development Council earlier this month for a brainstorming session designed to give everyone…
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Proceeds from Frosty 5K run benefit Family Core’s
January 24, 2020Runners, walkers and their canine companions will be bundling up on Jan. 25 to participate in the 21st annual Frosty 5K to benefit Family Core. The early-bird $30 entry fee for runners…
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Tazewell County news briefs
January 23, 2020EAST PEORIA League presents GOP primary candidate forum The League of Women Voters of Greater Peoria and the Fondulac District Library will be sponsoring a candidate forum for the…
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R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: China ‘phase one’ trade deal reached; will tariffs remain?
January 23, 2020While we were still reeling from the news of Illinois Agriculture Director John Sullivan’s sudden resignation, a lot happened in the world of agriculture last week. For instance:…
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High demand drains central Illinois marijuana supplies
January 20, 2020In less than a week, Illinois’ recreational marijuana market went from boom to bust, after high demand all but emptied out supplies throughout the state. The Illinois Department of…
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Tazewell County news briefs
January 15, 2020EAST PEORIA How to sign up for community, emergency text notifications Residents can sign up to get community and emergency notifications using the free CodeRED system. The registration…
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