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Peoria earns top prize in nation for its venerable city hall

By Kathy Adams | May 7, 2017

Peoria City Hall beat its counterpart in Vancouver, Washington, to claim the title of "Best City Hall" in America in a March Madness-style contest put on by Engaging Local Government Leaders (ELGL) recently.

High schoolers get shot at making artwork with a 'Capitol' A

By Kathy Adams | Apr 9, 2017

One lucky high school student in Illinois’ 17th Congressional District will get to hang out with his or her artwork as it hangs out on a wall in the U.S. Capitol in Washington this year.

Volunteers needed to help make Peoria litter-free

By Kathy Adams | Mar 29, 2017

The city of Peoria is seeking volunteers to pick up litter around the city, a release on the city's website said. The volunteer-driven effort to beautify Peoria and has set up a lunchtime litter collection April 3.

Dunlap chess team does it again? Check

By Kathy Adams | Mar 25, 2017

Things aren't always as black and white as they appear to be with the Dunlap Valley Middle School chess team, which has now placed in the top four schools for three years in a row at the Illinois Elementary School Association (IESA) State Chess Tournament.

Unauthorized fire hydrant usage caused discolored tap water in Peoria Heights

By Kathy Adams | Mar 16, 2017

Unauthorized use of fire hydrants caused discolored water in Peoria Heights recently.

Peoria keeps the racers (and the whiskey) running

By Kathy Adams | Mar 5, 2017

ShaZam Racing has pulled a new event off the shelf. The Whiskeydaddle Races include a Boston-qualifying marathon called The Barrel, a half marathon called The Bottle, a marathon relay called The Bootlegger, a 5K race called The Shot, and a kids event called The Skidoo. All races are planned for the weekend of October 7 in Peoria

Sheriffs' group offering Peoria student $500 scholarship

By Kathy Adams | Mar 5, 2017

Illinois students have less than two weeks to apply for one of more than 100 college scholarships from the Illinois Sheriffs’ Association, Peoria County reported recently.

State rep named economic VP at OSF HealthCare

By Kathy Adams | Mar 3, 2017

Illinois State Rep. Ryan Spain (R-Peoria) has added another highlight to his already impressive resume: vice president of Economic Development for OSF HealthCare, the East Peoria Chamber of Commerce reported recently.

Heddington Oaks long-term care facility to host job fair

By Kathy Adams | Feb 16, 2017

The long-term care facility Heddington Oaks is hosting a job fair Feb. 24-25 to fill a number of positions.

University of Illinois System to buy land, expand College of Medicine in Peoria

By Kathy Adams | Jan 18, 2017

The University of Illinois System is gaining close to three acres of land to expand the College of Medicine in Peoria (UICOMP).

Larger jets available soon on American Airlines flights between Peoria, DFW

By Kathy Adams | Jan 6, 2017

American Airlines will soon fly larger jets between the General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).

Governor extends State Historic Tax Credit to renovate Peoria's downtown, warehouse district

By Kathy Adams | Jan 6, 2017

An amendment to Senate Bill 1488, signed by Gov. Bruce Rauner, will extend a state income tax credit for one year to restore and preserve qualified historic structures in the River Edge Redevelopment zone.

Peoria airport road construction begins today

By Kathy Adams | Jul 11, 2016

Construction beginning today at the General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport will reduce the airport entrance road to one lane in some areas, possibly through late November.

Peoria named as finalist in Play Everywhere Challenge

By Kathy Adams | Jul 9, 2016

Peoria has been named a finalist in the Play Everywhere Challenge, a $1 million national competition that recognizes creative ideas to make play easy, accessible, and fun for kids and families across the country.