Peoria man jumps to his death off I-74 bridge
— May 19, 2018A Peoria man drowned May 17 after jumping from a bridge into the Illinois River during the morning rush hour. Authorities say Shawn R. Talbert, 27, of Peoria, was traveling west on…
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Missing Peoria man’s body found near river
— April 27, 2018The body of a missing Peoria man was found April 23 by a woman walking her dog at a park along the Illinois River. Maurce L. Wells, 26, of 2425 W. Howette, was reported missing by his…
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Illinois River flooding trends in Peoria raising concerns
— February 27, 2018On Monday, flooding along the Peoria riverfront peaked at 25.1 feet, and, though the river is expected to begin the slow process of receding, that likely will be hindered by more rain….
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From Route 66 to the Illinois River, Central Illinois towns tout tourism
— June 22, 2017The Windy City has long brought in a bounty of out-of-towners, but Central Illinois convention and visitor bureau experts say change is in the air as a growing number of people take…
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Chicago-St. Louis “freight shuttle” planned for Illinois River
— January 3, 2017U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx Dec. 5 announced $4.85 million in grants to six Marine Highway projects along the waterways of 17 states and the District of Columbia. Among…
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Bicentennial 2018: Illinois rivers helped feed economic growth in state
— April 24, 2018During the first century of the state’s history, the natural habitats along the Illinois River helped spur fishing industries and had places for hunting. The Illinois River was a…
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Improved water quality leads to revival of sport fish species in Illinois River
— October 30, 2017Populations of largemouth bass, bluegill, catfish and other sportfish are at the highest levels recorded in more than a century in the Illinois River, according to a new report. …
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Central Illinois sees rivers rise but spared 2015 record levels
— May 5, 2017After what was a dreary weekend of busy sump pumps and shop vacs for most people, at least one person in Central Illinois was happy with the weather the morning of May 1. “The…
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