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A sign identifying Expo Gardens as the "Home of the Heart of Illinois Fair" marks the entrance to the nearly 70-acre property at 1601 Northoor Road in Peoria.
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Peoria City Council votes to buy Expo Gardens for future residential development
Joe Deacon
The City of Peoria is hoping to facilitate a large scale residential development by acquiring the nearly 70-acre Exposition Gardens property on Northmoor Road.
Pekin Fire Chief Trent Reeise talks with City Council member Dave Nutter while Deputy Fire Chief Tony Rendleman checks a message on his phone before Monday's council meeting.
Steve Stein
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Pekin City Council approves banning gas-powered bicycles on city streets, sidewalks
Steve Stein
FILE: The Kroger logo on a location in Pekin.
Steve Stein
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A Peoria Kroger location plans to close later this summer
Collin Schopp
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