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Salvation Army project manager Craig Young speaks into a microphone at a podium while an architectural rendering of plans for the downtown Peoria campus are displayed on a large monitor screen behind him.

Salvation Army gets $9 million in gifts toward renovation of downtown Peoria campus

A pair of seven-figure charitable donations will enable the Peoria Salvation Army to begin work on overhauling its downtown campus later this year. A soft kickoff gathering Thursday unveiled details of the renovation plans, highlighted by construction of a new two-story men’s shelter.

Morton Civic Chorus’ 'Encore 2022' to benefit Central Illinois Memorial Kidney Fund

On this week’s episode of Out and About, host Jenn Gordon is joined by choral director Denise Adams to talk about Encore 2022 – A Musical Review Presented by the Morton Civic Chorus to benefit the Central Illinois Memorial Kidney Fund.

Split Peoria school board hires search firm for next superintendent

A divided Peoria Public Schools Board of Education voted Monday to move forward with a Texas-based search firm to find a replacement for outgoing Superintendent Sharon Kherat.

André Petty Talks “Faces And Forms” At The Contemporary Art Center

On this week’s episode of Out and About, Jenn Gordon sits down with artist André Petty to talk about his work currently on display at the Contemporary Art Center now through October 15. The exhibit is entitled “Faces and Forms” and features Petty’s pop art portraits, as well as Sculptures by Scott Mossman. For more information visit Contemporary Art Center of Peoria.

'Peoria wants you': Peoria Pitch Contest aims to bring outside businesses into downtown

Owner of the now-empty Broadway Lounge, Andrew Driscoll, will be hosting a pitch contest to choose a new tenant and plans to have the winner in business by October 1st.

Peoria Public Schools approves renaming 5 schools, modified academic calendar

The journey to renaming schools began in 2020 when the school board first approved the initiative.

Peoria County Board approves retirement incentive, reduced work week option for employees

The Peoria County Board overwhelmingly approved a voluntary retirement plan and reduced work week for next year. The plan aims to help tackle a $3.5…

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Woman charged in shooting of 18-year old from Pekin on Peoria riverfront

The Peoria County State's Attorney says a woman has been charged for allegedly shooting an 18-year old from Pekin.

From Cozy Reads to Creative Teens: Here’s what’s new at Peoria Public Library This Fall

On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Jennifer Davis of Peoria Public Library. Davis discusses the library’s wide array of programming this autumn that will be a perfect fit for falling temperatures and cozying up with a book.

Illinois Has Conducted More Than 1 Million COVID-19 Tests

Gov. JB Pritzker said Illinois has now conducted more than 1 million COVID-19 tests."This milestone is the result of the incredible work of so many people…

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