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Peoria County Board gives OK to controversial wind farm project
Joe Deacon
A controversial $1.5 billion, large-scale wind farm development has gained approval from the Peoria County Board on a split vote and with a long list of conditions.
Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, left, and Gov. JB Pritzker, center, listen to a speaker at a news conference in Chicago on Nov. 4, 2026.
(Capitol News Illinois photo by Maggie Dougherty)
State News
Pritzker appeals FEMA’s decision to deny Illinois disaster aid
Ben Szalinski
Elite Community Outreach and the NAACP Peoria Chapter advocate for Elite at-risk youth program
Joe Deacon
Local News
Supporters of Elite Community Outreach at-risk youth program seek public support
Bill Poorman, Joe Deacon
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  2. Peoria, Tazewell counties see ‘very good showing’ for midterm voter turnout
  3. Big Picture Peoria Film Festival returns Nov. 20 and 21 to the Peoria Riverfront Museum
  4. Peoria County voters back push to repeal state’s anti-boycott law
  5. On 1st day since winning 3rd term as governor, Pritzker releases 200-point national agenda
  6. Democrats sweep statewide races, expand already-historic supermajorities
  7. Vespa secures victory in race for Peoria County judgeship
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