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Fondulac Library District eliminating fines

— September 1, 2020

As part of its celebration for national Library Card Sign-Up Month, Fondulac District Library announces it will officially go fine free effective Sept. 1. The Board of Trustees revised…

Road Trips: Famers markets that produce loyal followings
— July 8, 2020

When you have a craving for corn, hankering for honey or appetite for apples, a farmers market may be just the place for you. This week’s Road Trips page provides a look at some of…
Tazewell County news briefs
— March 18, 2020

PEKIN Library closes due to coronavirus The Pekin Public Library will be closed Tuesday, March 17-Monday, March 30. All events have been canceled. PEORIA DIOCESE Catholic schools…
Tazewell County news briefs
— March 11, 2020

TAZEWELL COUNTY County gets federal cybersecurity grant for elections The Tazewell County Clerk’s Office said it has received a $1,387.50 Federal CyberNavigator Grant which reimburses…
Tazewell County news briefs
— March 4, 2020

TAZEWELL COUNTY Genealogical & Historical Society plans next meeting The next meeting of the Tazewell County Genealogical and Historical Society will take place Tuesday, March 10…

Baker Bridge closing for months of work
— April 1, 2020

Of the countless Open signs that the coronavirus has turned to Closed, there’s one that can’t be pinned on the pandemic. On March 29, Peoria’s most traversed bridge closed, on…
Peoria County news briefs
— March 11, 2020

EAST PEORIA Vietnam Memorial Wall coming to Levee District Residents and businesses can help sponsor the appearance of The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall when it comes to East Peoria…
Woman charged in East Peoria boy’s beating death
— March 6, 2020

As 4-year-old Tate Thurman lay on life support at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Lesli Jett, 33, told investigators the boy had slipped and fallen. Jett was dating the boy’s…