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Marigold Festival shifts to A Taste of Marigold

— July 2, 2020

The Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce Marigold Festival Committee announced that while the traditional Marigold Festival is not possible due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there will be instead…

Pekin couple charged with child sexual exploitation 
— June 22, 2020

A Pekin couple has been charged with sexual exploitation of minors. Rachel Miller, 28, and Sebastian Sale, 29, both residents of the 1400 block of Summit Drive, were indicted by a federal…
New COVID-19 community testing sites opening
— May 23, 2020

State officials announced a new COVID-19 Community Based Testing Site opened in Peoria County on Saturday, May 23. These free community services located at the Peoria Civic Center Fulton…
Farmers markets opening with safety, social distancing in mind
— May 7, 2020

Some of Illinois’ 350 farmers markets will shutter during 2020, or postpone their openings indefinitely, due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. However, most will carry on with…
Coronavirus ‘terrifying’ for parents of toddler who had heart transplant
— April 2, 2020

When Kelsey Bastian hears reports that the spreading coronavirus is likely dangerous “only to the elderly and those with underlying conditions,” she looks at her little boy, Wally….

Pekin Chamber plans new way to celebrate Independence Day
— June 14, 2020

The Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce planned several ways to recognize this year’s “Honor America Celebration.” While there won’t be the traditional fireworks display,…
Village of Morton seeks resident feedback on Courtland Street plan
— May 7, 2020

The Village of Morton Public Works Department is inviting public comment on its plan to widen Courtland Street from Walton Avenue to Main Street. Anyone interested in the proposed improvement…
Taco Fest founder isn’t about to give up as COVID-19 forces postponement
— April 30, 2020

John Govia knew there might be obstacles to overcome in planning the Peoria area’s first Taco Festival. He never imagined a global pandemic would be one of them. “A taco festival…