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No citations issued after pedestrian killed in crash in Peoria

A person is dead after a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle Thursday afternoon in Peoria.

The entrance to the Peoria Zoo in Glen Oak Park, vacant after the initial early morning rush of schoolchildren and families to enter.

Max Lakes named new director of the Peoria Zoo

Max Lakes will take over as the director of the Peoria Zoo, Peoria Park District Executive Director Emily Cahill announced Friday.

Peoria Park District board decides the fate of the Donovan Park pavilion proposal tonight

The Peoria Park District's board of trustees decides tonight on the fate of the controversial Donovan Park performing arts pavilion concept.

Peoria Mayor Dr. Rita Ali at the groundbreaking of "Providence Pointe," the new name for Taft Homes, on Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021.

'Please don't give up the hope': Peoria Mayor Rita Ali after South Peoria shooting injures 6

The Peoria community is reeling after a Wednesday night shooting in the 2200 block of West Marquette Avenue that injured six people, including two who are in critical condition.

Peoria’s tourism market relies heavily on conventions and hotel occupancy numbers, and after dealing with the economic toll of limited travel during COVID-19, Peoria is now taking long strides towards attracting visitors and residents long-term.

Peoria's tourism is bouncing back from COVID, but still not hitting pre-pandemic levels

Hotel and tourism took a big hit when COVID put a stop to travel in 2020, and Peoria's tourism revenue suffered from the lack of visitors. More than two years later, travel to Peoria and hotel occupancy is trending upward, but numbers are still not meeting pre-pandemic levels.

Heart of Illinois Sierra Club Secretary and Conservation Co-Chair Joyce Blumenshine says bad air quality can lead to the most costs for those who can least afford them. She said citizen advocacy has led companies and governments to make changes to protect the environment.

Peoria Gets A 'D' In Ozone Quality Report

The American Lung Association's annual State of the Air report has produced mixed results for Peoria and Bloomington-Normal.

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Man Killed In South Peoria Gas Station Shooting

Peoria Police are investigating an overnight murder in South Peoria.

Three Peoria Zoo Lions Move to New Orleans

The Peoria Zoo is bidding adieu to three lions. Zoo director Yvonne Strode says the lionesses left Peoria Sunday morning for their new home at the Audubon…

Peoria Public Schools' Balanced Calendar Vote Delayed; Coaches and Interventionists Being Reassigned

Peoria Public Schools will delay a vote on adopting a balanced calendar until more input from the community can be gathered.At Monday night’s Board of…

AFGE 3247 Union President Ethan Roberts (front left) speaks at an event with Illinois U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (front right) outside of the Peoria Ag Lab Friday.

Peoria Ag Lab employees experience 'mixture of action' in return-to-work process

The U.S. Department of Agriculture publicly committed to bringing probationary employees laid off last month back to their jobs. A union representative says a Peoria facility is still figuring out exactly how that works.

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