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Tazewell County news briefs

— August 14, 2019

PEKIN Police helping with school supply collection The Pekin Police Department is working with the Moms Who Care organization on collecting much needed supplies for students in the…

At back-to-school time, parents encouraged to consider flu, HPV vaccines
— August 14, 2019

As another school year nears, vaccinations are on many parents’ lists, along with school supplies, and many in the health care field think it’s a great time to remind everyone of…
Parents grateful to community as baby Wally happy at home
— August 8, 2019

Nineteen-month-old Wally Bastian of Chillicothe is living his best life, blissfully unaware that more than 8,000 people are following and applauding his story on Facebook. However,…
Tazewell County news briefs
— July 24, 2019

EAST PEORIA City, children’s hospital offer car seat check A free car seat check will be held the first Wednesday of each month from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Central Fire Station, 201 W….
Visitors don’t take Peoria Zoo for granted
— July 18, 2019

Jen Hopkins of Champaign hopes Peorians don’t take the Peoria Zoo for granted in their own backyard. “My eight-year-old daughter and I make the 1 1/2-hour drive at least once…

Central Illinois Extension offers horticulture courses this fall
— August 10, 2019

University of Illinois Extension has two very popular and high-impact programs that equip area residents to deeply understand, care for, and enjoy the natural areas of Central Illinois….
Tazewell County news briefs
— July 31, 2019

EUREKA Register now for annual Obstacle Course Kayak Race The annual Kayak Fun Challenge Obstacle Course Race will be held Saturday, Aug. 24 at Eureka Lake, in Eureka from 9 a.m….
Police chief tackles Washington’s challenges
— July 23, 2019

It’s been two years since former Peoria County Sheriff Michael McCoy took over as the permanent chief of the Washington Police Department, and while on the face of it the job is much…