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How to pick the perfect pumpkin

— October 4, 2020

When you think of Halloween, you may think trick-or-treating and fall, but you likely also think pumpkins. Illinois is the top pumpkin-producing state in the U.S., said Ron Wolford,…

Village of Morton seeks resident feedback on Courtland Street plan
— May 7, 2020

The Village of Morton Public Works Department is inviting public comment on its plan to widen Courtland Street from Walton Avenue to Main Street. Anyone interested in the proposed improvement…
Tazewell County news briefs
— February 26, 2020

REGIONAL Annie’s Project registration deadline nears Annie’s Project courses have successfully reached more than 9,000 farm and ranch women in 33 states. The next Annie’s…
Bikers show their heart on cold day to help kids
— February 7, 2020

It was a ragtag, leather-clad group who were horsing around and making harmless jabs at each other. Mac “Mac Daddy” Clements emceed, and offered himself as a raffle item for the…
Tazewell County news briefs
— January 15, 2020

EAST 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…

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…
Tazewell County news briefs
— February 12, 2020

EAST PEORIA Model train fair rolls into ICC campus The Peoria Train Fair returns to the Illinois Central College East Peoria campus, Sunday, Feb. 16. The Train Fair, the last until…
Tazewell County news briefs
— January 29, 2020

MORTON 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…