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A crowd sits outdoors at a patriotic event, listening to a speaker at a podium. American flags decorate the area, and a large video screen shows the speaker. Many attendees wear red, white, and blue outfits.
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Peoria community gathers to mark 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks
Joe Deacon
An estimated crowd of around 400 first responders, elected officials, civic leaders and community members attended the 25th Anniversary 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Friday at the Peoria Riverfront Museum.
The Get Yourself Motivated [GYM] facility at the Cherry Tree Shopping Center is moving to a nearby location. The move will lead to the opening of a 25,000-square-foot vacant space at Cherry Tree that can be used by a future retailer.
Steve Stein
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Local News
Washington, shopping center reach compromise on $50K grant
Steve Stein
Charles Mulligan's "Justice and Power" statue is pictured outside the Illinois Supreme Court building in Springfield.
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State News
Public defense reform advances as Illinois moves to hire statewide public defender
Hannah Meisel
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