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Teen hospitalized with gunshot wound Friday night in Peoria

Peoria Police say a juvenile male was hospitalized with a gunshot wound to the chest.

A group of pickleball players participate in an open play session last week at the tennis courts near Charter Oak Primary School in Peoria.

Pickleball’s progressing popularity permeates Peoria-area parks

More and more people in the Peoria area are picking up a new recreational activity: Pickleball. And it's not just older folks.

FILE - Rev. Jesse Jackson gestures to a friend in the balcony at the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Ala., Sept. 15, 2013. The church held a ceremony honoring the memory of the four young girls who were killed by a bomb placed outside the church 50 years ago by members of the Ku Klux Klan. At right is U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Ala. (AP Photo/Dave Martin, File)

Peoria leaders reflect on impact, legacy of Jesse Jackson

Leaders of Peoria’s Black community remember Rev. Jesse Jackson as a trailblazer, an inspirational leader, and a champion of voting rights.

A series of three portraits show Peoria Mayor Rita Ali, City Council member Chuck Grayeb, and City Council member John Kelly.

Peoria mayoral candidates to present their positions in primary debate

The three Peoria city leaders vying to hold the mayor’s office for the next four years are bringing their messages to residents ahead of the Feb. 25 primary election.

Peoria County currently does not have any wind farms, but that may change in the coming years. In February, Houston-based energy developer ConnectGen was issued three temporary meteorological tower permits to collect data on the viability of a Four Creeks wind farm project in Millbrook Township.

Q&A: Greater Peoria EDC leader Setti touts benefits of potential wind, solar farms in Peoria County

A proposed wind farm in northern Peoria County would be the first one within the county boundaries. Reporter Joe Deacon talks with Greater Peoria Economic Development Council CEO Chris Setti about the potential economic benefits of bringing a wind farm to Peoria County.

Fall art exhibits at the Hartmann Center and the Studios on Sheridan

For this week’s Hidden Treasures we explore several different artists. The first is Gerda Meyer Bernstein with "Marginalized" at the Hartmann Gallery.…

Peoria County Voters Get Two More Questions

Peoria County Voters will have two additional referenda on the November General Election Ballot. The Peoria County Board overwhelmingly approved placing…

Peoria District 150 students walk 100 miles

Some Peoria Public Schools students completed the goal of walking 100 miles and lifting 10-thousand pounds throughout the school year.This is the fifth…

Peoria Airport Adds 3rd Florida Destination

Peoria International Airport is adding another direct flight to Florida in May. Allegiant Airlines is adding two seasonal weekly flights to Destin/Ft…

Peoria City Council Weighs Recycling Pickup Changes

The Peoria city council will consider changes to the city’s recycling pickup schedule at a special meeting next Tuesday. PDC Services changed the pickup…

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