Peoria County News Briefs
— February 6, 2019STATE New minimum wage debate expected The Illinois Senate is expected this week to start discussing a new plan to raise the state’s minimum wage to $15 an hour. Supporters of the…
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Taste of India coming to ICC Peoria Campus
— February 2, 2019The Central Illinois community is invited to celebrate the rich cultures and cuisines of India at “Taste of India: Celebrating Cultures and Cuisines.” A collaboration between the…
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Peoria County News Briefs
— January 30, 2019STATE Changes in lead poison testing will ID more children exposed to risks A change in how the state measures exposure to lead poisoning will increase the number of children who will…
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Peoria County News Briefs
— January 23, 2019CENTRAL ILLINOIS Thinking about beekeeping? Class will get you started The Heart of Illinois Beekeepers Association will introduce the world of beekeeping to potential beekeepers with…
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Winter outings: It’s eagle viewing season along Illinois rivers
— January 16, 2019Beginning in January, nature lovers and bird watchers can enjoy several opportunities to view eagles in their natural habitats along the Illinois and Mississippi rivers. The viewing…
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Penguin Theater gives special youth the stage to express themselves
— January 31, 2019There are two things Dr. Andrew Morgan is passionate about — theater and people with special needs. So, 15 years ago, he and his wife Kathy combined the two and founded the Penguin…
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Peoria used book store’s expansion builds on owner’s dream
— January 24, 2019It may have taken Stacy Hardin 30-some years to finally own a bookstore in Peoria, but she hasn’t wasted any time building on that dream since making it come true in 2016. “When…
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Bradley, ISU students ready for annual Challenge On 74 blood drive
— January 18, 2019The pursuit is on for Bradley University and Illinois State University as they compete in the American Red Cross blood donation challenge to help save lives. The rivalry between the…
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