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There was no change in the number of active legal licenses in cities within Fulton County in October compared to the previous month.

Rep. Weaver voices concerns over new $1.5 billion Chicago-area transit funding bill

Illinois State Representative Travis Weaver appeared on WTTW's "Chicago Tonight" to discuss the recent passage of a $1.5 billion transit funding bill affecting the Chicago area.

Woman charged with aggravated arson after Peoria apartment fire displaces residents

Yesterday, Vanessa M. Walker, 45, was charged with aggravated arson after allegedly setting fire to her apartment earlier this week in Peoria, Illinois.

OSF HealthCare specialist discusses impact of weather changes on migraines

Weather changes are being identified as a significant trigger for migraine headaches, according to specialists at OSF HealthCare Illinois Neurological Institute.

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Who from Peoria Metro area’s former high school standouts will be active on Sunday, Nov. 9?

By J. R. Fuentes | Nov 6, 2025

Sunday, Nov. 9 will feature competition from this former Peoria Metro area high school standout.

Dolan Dalpoas named chief community impact officer at Memorial Health

Longtime Lincoln Memorial Hospital CEO Dolan Dalpoas has been appointed as senior vice president and chief community impact and philanthropy officer at Memorial Health, effective October 27.

Taylorville Memorial Hospital names Mandy Goss October colleague of the month

Mandy Goss, a member of the Environmental Services team at Taylorville Memorial Hospital, has been recognized as the hospital’s Colleague of the Month for October.

Memorial Health names Josh Montague October colleague of the month

Josh Montague, a team lead in Information Services, has been named Memorial Health System Resources Colleague of the Month for October.

Sidewalk improvements continue along Jefferson Avenue under one-way to two-way conversion project

Sidewalk construction is ongoing at several intersection corners along Jefferson Avenue as part of the Adams Street and Jefferson Avenue One-Way to Two-Way Conversion Project.

Peoria County jury convicts woman in fatal stabbing at gas station

A Peoria County jury has found Cathy A. Logan, 55, guilty of first-degree murder in the death of Tenazisha Green, 26.

Teacher retention rate in Tazewell County around 88.2% per year

By S. J. Gay | Nov 5, 2025

With an average salary of $56,278, 88.2% of teachers remain on their positions in Tazewell County schools, according to the 2024 three-year average.

Dr. James McGee named president of OSF HealthCare Cancer Institute

James McGee, MD, MHCM, FACRO, has been appointed president of the OSF HealthCare Cancer Institute. Dr. McGee previously served as the founding director of the institute since its opening in February 2024 and will continue his role as vice...

Darin LaHood highlights visits with educators, veterans and pork producers across Illinois

Congressman Darin LaHood shared updates from meetings with Rockford University officials (Nov. 3), honored local veterans alongside Clerk Kevin McCumber (Nov. 4), and discussed agricultural priorities with pork producer Chad Leman (Nov. 5).

Northmoor Road traffic pattern to shift for Fire Station 16 construction

Traffic on W. Northmoor Road between N. Hamilton Road and W. Warwick Drive will be affected by a change in traffic patterns starting at 7 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 6.

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Who among former Peoria Metro area high school athletes will be active on Saturday, Nov. 8?

By J. R. Fuentes | Nov 5, 2025

Saturday, Nov. 8 will see these former Peoria Metro area high school stars in competition.

City of East Peoria City Council met Nov. 4

City of East Peoria City Council met Monday, Nov. 4

Teacher retention rate in Peoria County: 87.9% stay put

By S. J. Gay | Nov 4, 2025

With an average salary of $64,367, 87.9% of teachers remain on their positions in Peoria County schools, according to the 2024 three-year average.

Village of Swansea Board of Trustees met Nov. 3

Village of Swansea Board of Trustees met Monday, Nov. 3

Village of Swansea Village Committees met Nov. 3

Village of Swansea Village Committees met Monday, Nov. 3

City of Minonk City Council met Nov. 3