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West Peoria News: City Hall moving into the bank building

The building, previously occupied by Busey Bank, is currently displaying a banner announcing the transition. City officials are currently in the planning phase of renovating the building to create a modern and accessible facility for conducting city business.

The Lion’s Den: Tale between two holidays illustrates our unique celebrations

DANIEL MCCLOUD

Did you know that the states of Alabama and Mississippi are two states that celebrate the birthdays of both Robert E. Lee and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on the same day? The level of irony when considering this is almost unimaginable. One holiday celebrates the man who led the Confederate army in a war to maintain the institution of slavery and the Antebellum South. While the other individual is known for his non-violence approach to seeking equal rights for all Americans, particularly Blacks and the disenfranchised, and was ultimately assassinated on April 4, 1968, for his efforts.

Nature Rambles: Irresistibly radiant fragrance of flowers from milkweeds sure sign of early summer season

The best place to experience July in Illinois is a pathway that winds through a prairie. The forest pathways have had their quick burst of spring, and now are slumbering through a shady respite. They will have their season of…

West Peoria News: Neighborhood Watch holding 22nd National Night Out Against Crime on Aug. 1

National Night Out is a great opportunity to come together as a community and meet local law enforcement. Plus Greater Peoria Mass Transit District is hosting another ADA WOW! Celebration & Resource Fair on July 26 to celebrate the Americans with Disabilities Act