Chillicothe’s Rock Island museum a hidden gem
— October 3, 2018While the Rock Island Railroad Museum in Chillicothe has attracted visitors from as far away as Russia, it’s still considered a hidden gem locally. “The majority of visitors…
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Peoria County News Briefs
— October 3, 2018STATE Voter registration available online Illinois residents 18 and older who are not registered to vote still have time to register in order to vote in November. The Illinois State…
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Illinois horticulture educator, naturalist leader retires after 30 years
— September 30, 2018As University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator Rhonda Ferree’s professional motto was “Making the world greener – one person and yard at a time.” After 30 years…
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Bringing Peoria area’s past to life is mission for Historical Society director
— September 27, 2018Bringing history to life by telling the stories of Peoria’s past has been Colleen Johnson’s passion since she was named executive director of the Peoria Historical Society…
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Peoria County Calendar of Events Sept. 26 – Oct. 3
— September 25, 2018SEPT. 27 Does My Vote Really Matter? Thursday, 6-7 p.m. Chillicothe Public Library, 430 N. Bradley Ave. Free Dr. Brad McMillan of Bradley University’s Institute for Principled…
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Peoria County Calendar of Events Oct. 3 – Oct. 10
— October 2, 2018OCT. 4 Bradley Men’s Basketball Spaghetti Supper Thursday, 5:30-8 p.m. ITOO Hall, 4909 W. Farmington Road, Peoria $18; youth $8 The Voice of the Braves, Dave Snell, will lead…
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Washington man dies following home invasion
— September 28, 2018A Washington man has died of injuries sustained two weeks after he was violently attacked during a home invasion. Jason T. Pownall, 44, of the 100 block of Albert Street, was pronounced…
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Peoria County News Briefs
— September 26, 2018STATE Federal funds to help Illinois fight opioid abuse Illinois’ fight against opioid abuse has received a $43.5 million boost in federal money. That is the state’s portion of…
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