tazewell chronicle Archives

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…

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…
Documentary on life of Brad Wallin debuts during namesake youth baseball tourney
— June 3, 2019

Thirty-nine youth baseball fields from Peoria to Lacon and points in between were alive last weekend with the crack —or ping — of the bat, the smack of the ball and glove, and the…
Tazewell County news briefs
— April 24, 2019

TAZEWELL COUNTY ‘Who Is My Elected Official’ website launches This new website will allow citizens to enter their address into the search engine, which will zoom into a map of…
R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: Special initiatives, sowing oats and more
— March 14, 2019

In this week’s column, we have dates for the implementation of key facets of the 2018 Farm Bill, including deadlines for Illinois conservation programs. Also this week: the University…

Tazewell County news briefs
— June 19, 2019

EAST PEORIA Program helps budding entrepreneurs get started This free workshop, to be held from 3 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 20, is for individuals who are interested in starting their…
Tazewell County news briefs
— May 22, 2019

BLOOMINGTON Car show festival for British auto enthusiasts The Champagne British Car Festival Show will be held Sunday June 2 on the grounds of the David Davis Mansion in Bloomington,…
Tazewell County News Briefs
— April 10, 2019

TAZEWELL COUNTY Red Cross holding blood donation events this month The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood or platelets during National Volunteer Month this…