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An architectural rendering shows a circular memorial area with people gathered around a flagpole flying a historical American flag, surrounded by greenery, headstones, flowers, and accessible paths, with a white van parked nearby.

New plaza at Peoria's Springdale Cemetery honors Revolutionary War veterans

As America prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, a new memorial honoring Revolutionary War veterans with ties to the Peoria area is taking its place in the historic Springdale Cemetery.

Fans head toward the entrance gate behind home plate at Dozer Park in downtown Peoria.

On pace for club record, Peoria Chiefs announce home run guarantee

The Peoria Chiefs are promising fans they will see the team hit a home run at Dozer Park. The High-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals announced the homer guarantee promotion ahead of Tuesday’s home series opener against the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers.

Small Peoria Grocery Sees Business Pick Up in Pandemic

The Sous Chef grocery was slowly growing until the pandemic hit in March—then business boomed.“Everything changed when the lockdown came,” said Katie…

WWII veteran’s story revealed in Peoria magazine article

It took some doing but on this Veterans Day, we now know more about Bill Kennedy’s service in World War II.

Peoria County Auditor Jessica Thomas speaks at a veteran's memorial event at the Peoria County Courthouse in this Oct. 2020 file photo.

Peoria County Auditor Thomas hopes the position can be saved

Peoria County Auditor Jessica Thomas says she's not giving up the fight to save her position after voters approved eliminating it on Tuesday.

A concept design for the outdoor dining area outside the Neon Bison's new location at 619 Main in downtown Peoria. A 142 foot long pedestrian walkway, or "pedlet" would create a sidewalk extension allowing the Neon Bison and nearby Ulrich's Rebellion Room to participate in the pilot program.

Sidewalk cafes could be coming to downtown Peoria eateries this year

The pilot program would convert existing sidewalk space into outdoor dining areas for downtown eateries.

Peoria Public Schools Takes Hard Look at Racial Disparities in Discipline

Peoria Public Schools is taking steps to address its high rates of racially disproportionate discipline.The Illinois State Board of Education has flagged…

The display at the Peoria Riverfront Museum showcases the first of three plaques for the Freedom and Remembrance Memorial for Moffatt Cemetery.

Peoria Riverfront Museum unveils first Moffatt Cemetery memorial plaque

The first part of a memorial for a forgotten piece of Peoria history is on display at the Riverfront Museum.

A "Vote Here" banner flaps in the wind outside the Peoria County Election Commission office.

Peoria-area elections officials anticipate low to average turnout for primaries

As Election Day arrives Tuesday, Peoria-area officials said they anticipate voting participation on par with typical primaries.

Lenora Fisher is in charge of business attraction for the Greater Peoria Economic Development Council.

Experience working 2007-08 Obama campaign shapes Peoria economic developer's vision for city

Lenora Fisher is the director of business attraction for the Greater Peoria Economic Development Council.

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