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Kherat: Bright Future Ahead For Peoria Public Schools

Peoria Public Schools Superintendent Sharon Desmoulin-Kherat is looking forward to District 150 moving past COVID-19 with a new strategic plan.In her…

Household Recycling in Peoria Picks Up During Pandemic

With the passing of another Earth Day this month, the number of homes participating in Peoria’s recycling program remains under 40 percent.

The Erastus D. Hardin House on W. High Street was built around 1859. The Hardin family lived in the home until around the turn of the 20th century.

High Street tour provides look at Peoria's past

Taking a walk with Gary Ebeling along High Street opens your eyes to some of the history that’s on display in Peoria. A member of the Peoria Historical Society, Ebeling is one of the society's guides who conducts a walking tour of High Street and Moss Avenue.

A rendering of the new $57 million Hilton Garden Inn planned for downtown Peoria.

Status of $57M downtown Peoria hotel project unclear after ICC puts building back on the market

The future of a downtown Peoria hotel project appears clouded, with one of the associated properties back on the market.

Peoria Mayor Rita Ali mingles with attendees Wednesday after giving her keynote speech during the Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce's "Future of Peoria" event at Dozer Park.

Ali Identifies Priorities, Envisions Bright Future For Peoria

After four weeks in office, Peoria Mayor Rita Ali says she has determined her appropriate response when asked what it’s like to be the city’s first woman and first person of color with the role.

Two modern, glass-covered high-rise buildings stand side by side against a blue sky, with a white building featuring a red sign visible in the foreground on the left.

Why Peoria is considering helping Twin Towers Place cover costs of necessary repairs and renovations

City Manager Patrick Urich points out that no money has been allocated quite yet. Rather, the city may look to establish a special service area to generate the estimated $2.5 million in funding.

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.…

Busy Peoria City Council session touches on public health, pensions, and a new thrift store for Peoria's South Side

A busy night for the Peoria City Council included public health partnerships, pension discussion, and the greenlighting of a new community thrift store in the 61605 ZIP code.

A man in a suit speaks at a podium in the Peoria City Council chambers, with another man beside him and a standing police chief nearby. People sit in the audience behind them, and the room has wooden accents and maroon curtains.

Peoria renews ShotSpotter subscription for another three years

Peoria has renewed the police department’s subscription to the ShotSpotter gunfire detection system for another three years. Police Chief Brad Dixon said the service has been very helpful in assisting officers in their response to shooting incidents.

Kristen Meierkord of the JOLT Foundation and Wraparound Center Director Derrick Booth advocate for the addition of JOLT's services to the Wraparound Center April 11.

JOLT Foundation to offer services from Wraparound Center at Trewyn School

Peoria Public Schools has approved a partnership with the JOLT Foundation to allow for use of a portion of the Wraparound Center for JOLT’s services.

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