Peoria County News Briefs
— February 7, 2018COUNTY Sheriff offering two college scholarships The Peoria County Sheriff will award two Illinois Sheriffs’ Association’s college scholarships to students pursuing higher education…
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Peoria County Calendar of Events of Feb. 9 – Feb. 14
— February 6, 2018FEB. 9 Apple Tree Pruning Class Friday, 1-3 p.m. Partridge Point Orchard, 807 Partridge Point Rd., Metamora $10 Shirley Blackburn, Nursery Manager and owner of Partridge Point Orchard…
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Peoria County News Briefs
— January 31, 2018CENTRAL ILLINOIS Cash award raised in Robert Bee probe The award for information regarding the Robert Bee investigation has been increased to $2,500. The award is being financed by…
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Peoria native, former Sox slugger Thome gets call to Hall of Fame
— January 24, 2018Jim Thome absolutely adored his hometown of Peoria, where a close-knit, sports-minded family favoring the Chicago Cubs produced a Hall of Famer with 612 career homers. “I love Peoria….
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Humana’s community center offers classes, health and wellness
— January 23, 2018Insurance companies usually focus on helping members with health issues, but Humana is hoping to be a resource for the entire community with a new Peoria center. “Our concept is that…
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Overcoming racism – Author says nation remains ‘hard wired by race’
— February 1, 2018Author and historian David Billings challenged an overflow crowd in Peoria recently to overcome their deep denial of racism and white superiority in America. A diverse group packed…
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Peoria County Calendar of Events Feb. 1 – Feb. 7
— January 30, 2018FEB. 1 Classic Film Series: “Casablanca” Thursday, 6 p.m. Giant Screen Theater, Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington St. $10.50; children $8.50 Enjoy the 1942 classic…
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Peoria County News Briefs
— January 24, 2018STATE Bill supports high-speed internet for rural schools A bill recently introduced in Springfield lays out plans to provide high-speed internet to more than 90,000 students across…
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