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News from February 2017

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West Peoria Plan Commission reviews emergency plan

By Jenie Mallari-Torres | Feb 19, 2017

The city of West Peoria Plan Commission met Jan. 17 to review the emergency plan.

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Chillicothe City Council reviews budget report

By Wadi Reformado | Feb 19, 2017

The Chillicothe City Council met Jan. 9 to review the budget report.

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West Peoria Land Use Committee addresses nuisance properties

By Jenie Mallari-Torres | Feb 19, 2017

The city of West Peoria Land Use Committee met Jan. 18 to address nuisance properties.

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Peoria County seeking applications for treasurer

By Caitlin Nordahl | Feb 17, 2017

Following the retirement of Peoria County Treasurer Edward 'Tripp' O’Connor, the Peoria County board is currently accepting applications for his replacement, who would serve a term ending on Nov. 30, 2018.

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Iconic Illinois lawmaker Michel passes away

By Carol Ostrow | Feb 17, 2017

Remembered as 'a titan,' a 'war hero,' a 'true gentleman' and above all as a skillful, diplomatic peacemaker, longtime U.S. Rep. Bob Michel has passed away at the age of 93, 'Capitol Fax' announced today.

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West Peoria Transportation Committee approves project purchase order

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 17, 2017

The city of West Peoria Transportation Committee met Nov. 10 to approve a storm sewer project purchase order.

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Hanna City Council sends water shut off notices

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 17, 2017

The Hanna City Council met Nov. 15 to send water shut off notices.

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Dunlap Board of Trustees annexes property

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 17, 2017

The village of Dunlap Board of Trustees met Jan. 23 to annex property.

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Peoria County Board appoints temporary chair person

By Louie Torres | Feb 17, 2017

The Peoria County Board met Dec. 5 to appoint a temporary chair person.

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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.

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West Peoria Plan Commissioners discuss commercial facade improvement program

By Wadi Reformado | Feb 16, 2017

The city of West Peoria Plan Commission met Nov. 15 to discuss commercial facade improvement program.

West Peoria Finance Committee approves redevelopment grant

By Wadi Reformado | Feb 16, 2017

The city of West Peoria Finance Committee met Dec. 6 to approve a redevelopment grant.

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Chillicothe City Council purchases a new motor

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 16, 2017

The Chillicothe City Council met Jan. 23 to purchase a motor.

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Chillicothe City Council authorizes hiring of police officers

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 16, 2017

The Chillicothe City Council met Dec. 12 to authorize the hiring of police officers.

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Norwood home prices fall in January 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 14, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in January 2017 in Norwood fell by $15,600 while total sales remained unchanged with two homes sold.

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Washington home prices rise in January 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 14, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in January 2017 in Washington rose by $34,800 while total sales decreased by 5%.

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Peoria Heights (Peoria County) home prices fall in January 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 14, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in January 2017 in Peoria Heights in Peoria County fell by $13,350 while total sales increased by 25%.

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Morton home prices rise in January 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 14, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in January 2017 in Morton rose by $37,500 while total sales decreased by 14.3%.

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Mackinaw home prices fall in January 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 14, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in January 2017 in Mackinaw fell by $101,500 while total sales decreased by 33.3%.

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Havana home prices rise in January 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 14, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in January 2017 in Havana rose by $23,750 while total sales remained unchanged with two homes sold.