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The railroad track crossing at the foot of Hamilton and Water streets in downtown Peoria, near the Gateway Building.
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Peoria OKs taking passenger rail effort to next step, but some see project as a 'boondoggle'
Joe Deacon
Peoria is on track toward the second step in pursuing passenger rail service to Chicago, although some council members are not on board with the idea.
The Tazewell County Board and its committees hold their meetings at the Tazewell County Justice Center.
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Clock starts on 9-month Tazewell County data center moratorium
Steve Stein
Lindsey Spangler from Red Sneakers for Oakley, Peoria
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Peoria food allergy advocacy group touts Teal Pumpkin Halloween
Rich Draeger
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