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HLC Canoe/Kayak River Jaunt will go on

— September 4, 2020

Grab your canoe or kayak, for the 19th Annual Henry Lacon Chillicothe (HLC) Canoe/Kayak River Jaunt 2020 on Sunday, Sept. 13. This outdoor event is sponsored by the Chillicothe and…

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…
Congressman Davis quarantines after positive test for COVID-19
— August 6, 2020

U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-13) announced Aug. 5 that he has tested positive for COVID-19 and has postponed upcoming public events as he quarantines. Davis, who said he has routinely…
East Peora seeks community input on Levee District park
— July 27, 2020

The East Peoria Community Foundation and the city of East Peoria are seeking opinions to help develop plans for a future community park. Levee Park will be located at the large triangle…
State takes over COVID-19 testing sites
— June 27, 2020

The state of Illinois has taken over two COVID-19 testing facilities after funding was pulled from the federally run sites. Located in Peoria and Harwood Heights, the sites will now…

Illinois Central College culinary arts receives exemplary status
— August 8, 2020

The Illinois Central College Culinary Arts Institute received re-accreditation from the prestigious American Culinary Federation Education Foundation’s Accrediting Commission (ACFEFAC)…
League hosts forum on 2020 voting options
— July 31, 2020

The League of Women Voters of Greater Peoria and the Fondulac District Library will team up to provide answers to questions about the changes in voting options for the November 2020…
13 people shot in Peoria as fight breaks out along riverfront
— July 19, 2020

Peoria police say 13 people were shot when a fight broke out in the area of Water and Hamilton streets in the early morning hours of Sunday, July 19. At approximately 4:41 a.m., Peoria…