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A child plays in the ball pit at Carle Health Methodist's new sensory gym located at the Methodist atrium, 900 Main St. in downtown Peoria. The gym will cut down on the wait times for families seeking outpatient pediatrict therapy services in greater Peoria.

New sensory gym will begin cutting down the backlog for pediatric outpatient therapy in Peoria

The new sensory gym at Carle Health Methodist's atrium in downtown Peoria looks a lot like an indoor playground. It has monkey bars, a ball pit, and basketball hoops. But it's more than just a space to play.

Peoria Care Facilities Can Now Expect A Bill for Lift Assists From Fire Department

The Peoria Fire Department will start charging a fee when care facilities call for lift assistance. The department has determined that the approximate…

Peoria Public Schools offers updates on alternative education options, congratulates graduates

As the 2021-2022 school year comes to a close, Peoria Public Schools highlighted three alternative education programs within the District at Monday night’s Board of Education meeting.

Kherat: Residency requirement would 'put Peoria Public Schools at a big disadvantage'

A residency requirement for district administrators would “hamper” Peoria Public Schools in the future, claims superintendent Dr. Sharon Kherat.

How Peoria County Animal Protection Services is keeping animals out of the shelter

Peoria County saw a 28% increase in the number of animals coming into its shelter in 2022. That was a common post-pandemic boomerang effect observed at shelters in the wake of plummeting intakes at the pandemic's outset in 2020.

A look at what the RNG facility at the Greater Peoria Sanitary District could potentially look like. A black and white drawing of four silo-like machines surrounded by surfaces, panels and tubes.

Gas to Gold: Greater Peoria Sanitary District proposes making methane into revenue

The Greater Peoria Sanitary District is exploring a way to make waste into a renewable source of energy and revenue.

Peoria County judge denies request to throw contested auditor referendum off ballot

Peoria County's election won't be halted while a lawsuit challenging the auditor referendum on the November ballot is underway.

It's A Vibe Selfie Studio owners LaToya and Johnny Jorden pose in front of their signature selfie background

Peoria-founded selfie studio celebrates one year anniversary of opening its doors

Founded by two Peoria natives, It’s A Vibe Selfie Studio in the Northwoods Mall is celebrating their one year anniversary of being in business.

Peoria International Airport will begin the process of constructing a new air traffic control tower after receiving a $15 million federal grant for the project.

String of big months puts Peoria International Airport on track for best annual passenger total

The General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport remains on a streak of breaking monthly passenger count records. The airport says nearly 79,000 passengers came through the facility in June, an increase of 20% from the same month in 2024.

Groups hope to maximize potential of the Peoria area port designation

Stakeholders from several organizations are looking to determine the best ways to maximize the economic potential of the Illinois River, in and around Greater Peoria.

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