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Latest stories
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Peoria Mayor Rita Ali remains steadfast in her belief that the planned Phoenix Manor permanent supportive housing development on the South Side ultimately will benefit the neighborhood.
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A Pekin pastor is calling for less automated moderation of internet content and for organizations to back up their history after the church's YouTube channel was deleted without warning in June.
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U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen questioned two recent actions taken by the Trump administration. He called for parents to do their own research on vaccines and for the president to be transparent.
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JB Pritzker and Republicans Darren Bailey and Don Tracy participated in a candidate forum about agriculture policy on Monday on an Illinois farm.
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Fall classes at Illinois Central College begin next week, and new president Jamonica Rolle says it’s a moment she's been waiting for since starting her position in July. In an extended interview, Rolle details what attracted her to ICC.
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DeviceWise, a program that helps hospital staff prepare patients with medical implants for surgery, has been in development for more than eight years. It's reduced cancellations in Peoria by 10%.
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With the November general election approaching, several Peoria organizations are coming together for a push to get more people involved in the process, particularly on the city's South Side.
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Caterpillar is making a $10 million workforce development pledge to boost manufacturing careers in Illinois, as part of a broader five-year, $100 million “Building the Future Workforce Initiative” global commitment the company launched in 2025.
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The Cincinnati based Americana duo which once called Bloomington-Normal home has a three city tour in Central Illinois next week
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Architectural historian Tim Hartneck, who volunteers for the Peoria Historical Society and maintains the Central Illinois Landmarks Foundation's architectural archive, said the Caterpillar era is what put modern day Peoria on the map.