Boy Scout Troop 11 ice cream social is 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 23 at the West Peoria Fire Station, 406 N. Waverly Ave. A $2.50 donation includes dessert, ice cream and a drink. This is another West Peoria tradition.…
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West Peoria News | Fourth of July
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The day and event is fast approaching when West Peoria showcases itself to thousands of people on the Fourth of July. This patriotic event is the longest running parade and ceremony in central Illinois, and this is our 48th annual…
West Peoria News | Jamboree Run
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There is a new starting time for the 21st Jamboree Run which steps off 5 p.m. Saturday, June 2 from the corner of Heading and Sterling avenues. Run proceeds will be used for local organizations. Registration fee is $30, and…
West Peoria News | Eagle Scouts to speak
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Would you like to spend time with two of the bright young people in West Peoria? Take the time at 6 p.m. May 17 to attend the West Peoria Residents Meeting in City Hall and hear Troop 11’s latest Eagle…
West Peoria News: Garbage fee vote
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Bob Streitmatter, manager of Luthy Botanical Garden, will speak at 6 p.m. March 15 at the West Peoria Resident’s Association, West Peoria City Hall. The public is invited to attend. You have the opportunity to vote March 20 on whether…
West Peoria News: Kroger closures
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The recent announcement about closing Kroger grocery stores at Madison Park and on Wisconsin Avenue has impacted many people who shopped at both facilities. I attended one of the town meetings at Manual Academy where people in attendance were told…