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Week ending Oct. 25: Peoria County home sales

By D. C. Mitchell | Nov 1, 2025

There were 78 reported residential sales in Peoria County in the week ending Oct. 25, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Tremont High School's Brett Bane II named September Athlete of the Month

By E. L. Nevarez | Nov 1, 2025

Brett Bane II, a senior at Tremont High School, has been recognized as the September Athlete of the Month by Hopedale Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine in partnership with Hopedale Medical Complex.

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Springfield Memorial Hospital names John Apilado as October colleague of the month

By Y. M. Perkins | Nov 1, 2025

John Apilado, a registered nurse at Springfield Memorial Hospital, has been recognized as the hospital’s Colleague of the Month for October.

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Decatur Memorial Hospital names Candace Bobbitt October colleague of the month

By Y. M. Perkins | Nov 1, 2025

Candace Bobbitt, who serves as a business manager with pharmacy services at Decatur Memorial Hospital, has been named the hospital’s Colleague of the Month for October.

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Memorial Health names Allison Hall as ambulatory colleague of the month

By Y. M. Perkins | Nov 1, 2025

Allison Hall, a primary care advanced practice provider at Memorial Care in Forsyth, has been recognized as the Memorial Health Ambulatory Group Colleague of the Month for October.

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Lincoln Memorial Hospital names Kayla Benshoff as October Colleague of the Month

By Y. M. Perkins | Nov 1, 2025

Kayla Benshoff, a nursing technician at Lincoln Memorial Hospital, has been recognized as the hospital’s Colleague of the Month for October.

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Jacksonville Memorial Hospital names Abbie Clements October Colleague of the Month

By E. L. Nevarez | Nov 1, 2025

Abbie Clements has been recognized as the Colleague of the Month for October at Jacksonville Memorial Hospital.

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Hopedale Medical Complex announces details for annual Thanksgiving dinner drive-through

By E. L. Nevarez | Nov 1, 2025

Hopedale Medical Complex will hold its Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Drive-Through event on Thursday, November 27, 2025.

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OSF OnCall expands access with 24/7 virtual urgent care during respiratory virus season

By A. N. Peterson | Nov 1, 2025

As respiratory virus season intensifies, OSF OnCall is highlighting its virtual urgent care services as a convenient alternative to traditional walk-in clinics.

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Man sentenced to over six years for live-streaming with automatic weapon in Peoria

By P. E. Pham | Nov 1, 2025

D’Berry M. Coleman, 19, was sentenced to six and a half years in the Illinois Department of Corrections after being seen live-streaming with a fully automatic weapon in South Peoria last year.

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Decatur Memorial Hospital Auxiliary plans Holiday Market for November 7

By E. L. Nevarez | Nov 1, 2025

The Decatur Memorial Hospital Auxiliary is organizing a Holiday Market on Friday, November 7, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. The event will take place at the DMH Gift Shop, Barnes Lobby, and Coffee Connection within the hospital.

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Who are the Peoria Metro area high school alumni in action on Tuesday, Nov. 4?

By J. R. Fuentes | Nov 1, 2025

Tuesday, Nov. 4 will feature competition from these former Peoria Metro area high school standouts.

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Illinois lawmakers approve late-night bill shifting road funds to Chicago mass transit

By M. K. Wilcox | Oct 31, 2025

Democratic lawmakers in Illinois passed legislation late Thursday aimed at providing financial support to Chicago’s mass transit system.

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Peoria County Courthouse to remain open on Veterans Day with limited office closures

By Peoria Standard | Oct 31, 2025

The Peoria County Courthouse will remain open on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.

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Maximum sentence handed down for fatal South Peoria hit-and-run

By N. C. Baca | Oct 31, 2025

John Timothy Jr., 41, was sentenced to the maximum term of 15 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for a hit-and-run incident that resulted in the death of 28-year-old Akeem Alexander.

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Who are the Peoria Metro area high school alumni in action on Monday, Nov. 3?

By J. R. Fuentes | Oct 31, 2025

On Monday, Nov. 3, these former Peoria Metro area high school standouts will be in action.

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Who are the former Peoria Metro high school standouts competing in the week of Monday, Nov. 3?

By E. D. Hanley | Oct 31, 2025

The week beginning Monday, Nov. 3 will showcase these former Peoria Metro area high school standouts.

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This November's entertainment events in Peoria Metro

By J. D. Mullins | Oct 31, 2025

Don't miss out on these entertainment events happening in Peoria Metro this month.

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New Young Republicans chapter formed in Tazewell and Woodford counties

By Peoria Standard reports | Oct 30, 2025

Central Illinois has a new chapter of the Young Republicans, with Dylan Steffen, a candidate for Woodford County Board, launching the Central Illinois Young Republicans (CIYR) this fall.

Illinois Republicans urge Senate Democrats to end shutdown as SNAP funding threatened

By M. K. Wilcox | Oct 30, 2025

As the federal government shutdown entered its 30th day, Illinois Republican Representatives Darin LaHood (IL-16), Mike Bost (IL-12), and Mary Miller (IL-15) issued a joint statement calling on Senate Democrats to take action to reopen the...