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June 27, 2024 At Camp Dallas, enjoying the outdoors isn't just fun. It's improving mental health, too
A Spring Bay family is redeveloping their land into an outdoor oasis for kids. Their hope is that the healing power of nature can uplift young people struggling with mental health challenges and empower them.
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5 min
June 27, 2024 Peoria City Council defers vote on liquor license for Highly Flavored relocation to Twin Towers Mall
A restaurant hoping to relocate to the Twin Towers Mall will have to wait at least two more weeks as it seeks liquor license for the premises.
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2 min
June 26, 2024 Peoria's affirming churches create safe space for LGBTQ community
Peoria's affirming churches are participating in Pride events to make their open and affirming status more known.
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5 min
June 26, 2024 PPS students' phones are heading for locked pouches this school year
Peoria Public Schools District 150 is putting almost $250,000 into a step toward entirely cell phone-free classrooms.
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2 min
June 25, 2024 Peoria Park District gears up for $4.5M renovation to driving range facility, with ‘Topgolf-like’ addition
Planned upgrades at the Peoria Park District's Golf Learning Center will bring a new and popular attraction to the facility.
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5 min
June 25, 2024 Peoria nonprofit recovering from multiple nights of vandalism
Program Director Claire Crone said a pattern of recurring vandalism started on June 1 when a person known to the organization shattered a glass door to break in and steal some “sweets.” Crone said the pantry has security cameras and the person was arrested shortly after.
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2 min
June 24, 2024 Washington District Library serves one community across two branches
A library is often the beating heart of a community and Washington District Library Director Lexie Walsh says it's not just about books.
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5 min
June 24, 2024 New Peoria Chamber CEO focuses on attracting talent
The new CEO of the Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce is setting her sights on attracting talent and improving Peoria’s quality of place.
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2 min
June 21, 2024 Bartonville issuing daily fines, pursuing legal steps in push to resolve Allied Mills dilemma
The Village of Bartonville has resorted to legal measures in hopes of forcing ownership to do something with the deteriorating and dangerous former Allied Mills building.

Mayor Leon Ricca says property owner Lord Mic Williams has now amassed between $80,000 and $100,000 in unpaid fines for code violations.
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2 min
June 20, 2024 Downtown Pekin has the businesses. Now it needs the people
Director of Economic Development Josh Wray says the city has big plans for the area, though the timetables may be changing.
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5 min

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