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August 08, 2024 Pekin wants the public to help design a flag for the ages
The city of Pekin has a logo, but it doesn't have a flag. The city's beautification committee wants to change that.
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2 min
August 07, 2024 August reads at the Peoria Public Library include hip hop history, and a reimagining of a classic Mark Twain novel
Sarah Couri of the Peoria Public Library joins WCBU's Tim Shelley to talk about some of the books on the library's shelves you might want to read as summer winds down.
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8 min
August 07, 2024 Peoria International Airport’s quest for a new air traffic control still on track despite hurdles
The process to replace the aging air traffic control tower at the General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport has faced some bumps in the road.
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5 min
August 07, 2024 Roof collapse damages landmark Lawford Theater in Havana
The roof of the 110-year-old Lawford Theater caved in, forcing several other downtown businesses to close due to the damage and a gas leak.
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2 min
August 05, 2024 Superintendent Kherat confident in plans to lower chronic absenteeism, phone usage
A new school year has begun in Peoria, and District 150 Superintendent Sharon Desmoulin-Kherat is optimistic new programs to combat chronic absenteeism and phone use will be successful.
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5 min
August 05, 2024 PIA looks to build momentum from strong June passenger numbers
Summer travel figures at Gen. Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport are approaching record totals, and the administration is looking at more ways to keep passenger numbers on the rise.
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2 min
August 02, 2024 'All you can do is try': Fulton County communities face flooded basements, washed-out roads
Rural communities in Fulton County are asking for some federal support after widespread damage from this summer’s torrential downpours.
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2 min
August 01, 2024 Peoria Public Schools social workers prepare for another year of high demand
It's August and a new school year is here. With a new school year comes back to school preparation.
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5 min
August 01, 2024 ‘My work is not finished’: Peoria Mayor Rita Ali touts progress, wants a chance to continue task
Peoria's next mayoral race is starting to take shape, with two known challengers to Mayor Rita Ali's re-election bid so far.
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2 min
August 01, 2024 Advocates identify ways to improve youth behavioral health services in Peoria area
Shorter wait lists, better transportation and a stronger workforce are some of the needs advocates say will improve youth behavioral health services in the Peoria area.
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5 min

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