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Peoria mayoral candidates, from left, Chuck Grayeb, incumbent Mayor Rita Ali, and John Kelly stand in front of three separate black podiums in front of a blue background during a debate in the WTVP television studio.
Joe Deacon
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Grayeb, Ali, Kelly voice differing opinions on state of Peoria in mayoral debate ahead of primary
Joe Deacon
Rita Ali believes Peoria is making progress that should not be interrupted. Chuck Grayeb sees a city at a crossroads that must address criminal delinquency. John Kelly thinks a change is needed to cultivate growth and prosperity.
WCBU file photo of the BioUrja ethanol plant at the foot of Edmund Street. The Cedar Street Bridge can be seen passing by the facility.
Tim Shelley
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Accountability and employment priorities for negotiators on Peoria's newest industrial development
Collin Schopp
Nick LeRoy (center), acting director of entertainment for the Hengst Foundation, believes the 5,000-seat amphitheater the foundation wants to build in Washington will help and not hurt the 1,100-seat Caterpillar Performing Arts Center at Five Points Washington. LeRoy is answering a question at an open house Wednesday hosted by the foundation at Five Points Washington.
Steve Stein
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WCBU
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Concerns and competition are topics of conversation at Washington amphitheater open house
Steve Stein
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