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City of Batavia Plan Commission & Zoning Board of Appeals met Oct. 15

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 17, 2025

City of Batavia Plan Commission & Zoning Board of Appeals met Wednesday, Oct. 15

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City of West Peoria City Council met Oct. 14

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 17, 2025

City of West Peoria City Council met Tuesday, Oct. 14

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OSF HealthCare introduces AI-powered virtual monitoring for labor and delivery units

By E. L. Nevarez | Oct 17, 2025

OSF HealthCare has implemented a new virtual monitoring program in its labor and delivery units to increase patient safety for mothers and babies.

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OSF HealthCare partners with UICOMP for equity-focused medical innovation program

By A. N. Peterson | Oct 17, 2025

OSF HealthCare and the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP) are working together to address physician shortages, chronic diseases, and access to care in rural communities through the Equity Innovation Medicine (EquiMED) program.

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Guilty plea entered in shooting of Big Al’s nightclub bouncer

By A. R. Ruth | Oct 17, 2025

Tywahnn K. Tillman, 37, pleaded guilty to Attempt First Degree Murder in connection with a shooting at Big Al’s nightclub in downtown Peoria in October 2023.

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Taylorville Memorial Hospital hosts free healthy holiday appetizer cooking class

By A. N. Peterson | Oct 17, 2025

The University of Illinois Extension and Taylorville Memorial Hospital are collaborating to offer a free cooking class focused on healthy holiday appetizers.

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Taylorville Memorial Hospital and YMCA to host Senior Day Out on October 21

By A. N. Peterson | Oct 17, 2025

Taylorville Memorial Hospital and the Christian County YMCA will hold a Senior Day Out event on Tuesday, October 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the YMCA.

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Fulton County responsible for 42nd-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during August

By B. B. Benner | Oct 16, 2025

Fulton County residents paid $555,427 in sales taxes, the 42nd highest total paid per county in August.

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Woodford County taxpayers give $375,510 in County School Facility Tax in August

By A. D. Fowler | Oct 16, 2025

In August, Woodford County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Rep. Ryan Spain to host free document shredding event in Princeton on October 25

By E. D. Hanley | Oct 16, 2025

Residents of Illinois’ 73rd District will have an opportunity to securely dispose of personal documents at a free shredding event hosted by State Representative Ryan Spain.

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OSF HealthCare physician highlights importance of narrative medicine in patient care

By A. N. Peterson | Oct 16, 2025

When it comes to providing quality care, health care professionals are seeking ways to improve their connection with patients.

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Woodford County responsible for 23rd-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during August

By B. B. Benner | Oct 16, 2025

Woodford County residents paid approximately $1 million in sales taxes, the 23rd highest total paid per county in August.

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Downtown Peoria paving rescheduled due to weather; lane and parking changes announced

By M. K. Wilcox | Oct 15, 2025

Paving work originally scheduled for Monday, October 13, on several downtown Peoria streets has been postponed to Tuesday, October 14, due to weather conditions.

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Paving projects cause road closures and delays in downtown Peoria starting October 13

By M. K. Wilcox | Oct 15, 2025

Paving work will continue on several streets in Peoria beginning at 6 a.m. on Monday, October 13.

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Intersection at Antoinette Street and Madison Park Terrace closing for sewer project

By V. C. Ocampo | Oct 15, 2025

The intersection of W. Antoinette Street and S. Madison Park Terrace will be closed to all traffic starting at 7 a.m. on Monday, October 13.

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Adams Street and Hamilton Boulevard paving begins Friday with lane closures

By M. K. Wilcox | Oct 15, 2025

Paving work on Adams Street and Hamilton Boulevard is scheduled to begin at 6 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 10, according to an announcement from city officials.

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Hamilton Boulevard and Liberty Street resurfacing starts Oct. 7 with lane and parking changes

By V. C. Ocampo | Oct 15, 2025

Beginning at 6 a.m. on Tuesday, October 7, lane and parking restrictions will be implemented on Hamilton Boulevard and Liberty Street in Peoria as resurfacing work begins.

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Water Street to close for Caterpillar Visitor Center Centennial World Tour Oct. 9-11

By V. C. Ocampo | Oct 15, 2025

Beginning at 7 a.m. on Thursday, October 9, S.W. Water Street in Peoria will be closed from Main Street to the entrance of the Peoria Riverfront Museum Parking Deck.

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Tazewell County taxpayers give $621,398 in Countywide Sales Tax in August

By A. D. Fowler | Oct 15, 2025

In August, Tazewell County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Darin LaHood addresses shutdown, economic investment, and agriculture in recent posts

By V. C. Ocampo | Oct 15, 2025

Darin LaHood, Congressman for Illinois’ 16th district, addressed the ongoing government shutdown, local economic investments, and agricultural issues in recent posts dated October 14 and 15, 2025.