Cemetery Board, Daughters of the American Revolution and Sons of the American Revolution worked together to recognize local ties to our nation’s capital in honor of the nation’s 250th anniversary. Fundraising for Phase I of the Patriot Plaza is less than $15,000 from its goal,
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West Peoria News: Senior Safety Day, Labor Parade
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Peoria County TRIAD holding safety fest Aug. 21 at Raber Meat Packing with Sheriff Watkins set to be on hand; plus parade trucks down Farmington from Park Road to Swords Hill
Petition filed to keep Detweiller case open
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North Valley resident Tim Herold wants court to reconsider ruling approving sale of park land near marina
The Watch: Park Board hears public on Detweiller land sale
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Substantial number of citizen comments all were related to the proposed sale of land by the Detweiller Trust to O’Brien Steel
ArtsPartners names Sky Art Peoria 2026 winners
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Winning works will be displayed on billboards throughout central Illinois, and in the Civic Center lobby
The Watch: Projects are booked for the season
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City Council moves on plans for Expo Gardens, amphitheater; Park District constructing ice rink at Luthy Botanical; plus updates from Election Commission, Airport Authority, Sanitary District, Tri-County Planning, school boards
League of Women Voters of Greater Peoria observers attend and report on local government meetings
The Watch: Health Dept. working on food insecurity
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The board approved exploring additional programming options, including mini-grants for the “hidden hungry,” specifically targeting working households with children.
The Watch: Woodruff Career Center students represent at state-wide events
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Culinary Arts students place first at Illinois ProStart Invitational in Chicago for 10th straight year
West Peoria News: Celebrate summer West Peoria way at Fourth of July Parade
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Fourth of July Parade cornerstone of our expanding community. Don’t forget Farmer’s Market and Food Trucks every Wednesday at Franciscan Center
The Watch: Officials discuss codes, school board honors
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Housing Authority talks accessiblity of Family Self-Sufficiency funds; plus updaes on Airports, Tri-County planning.
League of Women Voters of Greater Peoria observers attend and report on local government meetings