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Peoria nurse awarded for work with Greater Peoria Honor Flight
Tim Rosenberger
The American Ambulance Association [AAA] has awarded a Peoria nurse the 2026 Star of Life, a national award this year honoring the winner’s work with the Greater Peoria Honor Flight (GPHF).
Official White House photographer Pete Souza walks to his shooting position as President Barack Obama takes the podium during his end-of-the-year news conference in the Brady Press Room at the White House in Washington, Friday, Dec. 20, 2013. Obama is scheduled to depart later for his home state of Hawaii for his annual Christmas vacation trip. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
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Former White House photographer shares the view from behind the lens with Peoria
Rich Draeger
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Peoria to consider a ban on kratom, hemp-based THC products
Joe Deacon
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  4. Rep. Sharon Chung hopes a new Illinois House speaker and IG will better address harassment claims
  5. Pekin looks to acquire property for $3 million Broadway Street project
  6. Peoria Public Schools board narrowly approves switch from Elite to district-run alternative
  7. Peoria County voters say no to transportation tax hike for Elmwood schools
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