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Business Report: Strong Job Market; Peoria Road TIF; Longtime Tailor To Close
Sean Crawford talks with State Journal-Register Business Editor Tim Landis.
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Bloomington COVID-19 Test Site Closure Not Likely To Cause Issues in Peoria, Officials Say
The closure of Bloomington's drive-thru COVID-19 testing site this Thursday means more traffic from Bloomington-Normal may come through the Peoria area's…
Peoria roads weather another big snowstorm as city approaches a record for February accumulation
According to the National Weather Service in Lincoln, the city totaled 6.6 inches of accumulation from Thursday’s storm, forcing snow removal crews into extended action for the second time in a little more than two weeks.
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Peoria's annual Santa Claus Parade returns, though Waukesha attack alters the route
The holiday season wouldn't be the same in the Peoria area without the annual Santa Claus parade organized by the Peoria Area Community Events (PACE) board.
Sewer rate increases may be needed to cover tripled cost of Peoria CSO plan
Early mistakes along the way in the City of Peoria’s combined sewer overflow projects will likely mean a $200 million-plus increase to the bill for the multi-year, federally mandated process.
Peoria police are eager to expand the department’s drone program
The Peoria Police Department is expanding its fleet of drones with some updated models, with department officials calling it another example of incorporating technology to better serve the community.
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UAW Senior Citizens Center Addressing Legionnaires’ Outbreak
Don Bly wants to find out how the bacteria that causes Legionnaires’ Disease wound up at the UAW Senior Citizen’s Center in Pekin.“It’s something that I’m…
Hult Center Offers Safe Sitter Program As Families Seek Childcare Options
A babysitter training program for adolescent girls aims to help some Peoria families address their childcare needs as schools modify schedules in the wake of COVID-19.
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East Peoria providing $16M loan for mixed-use development project
Construction on the 501 Blutowne project is expected to begin on a West Washington Street lot adjacent to City Hall in early October. The development by Flaherty & Collins Properties is expected to include around 220 residential units and 10,000 square feet of retail space.
Peoria developers sentenced to prison for fraud in Hotel Pere Marquette development deal
Peoria developers Gary Matthews and Monte Brannan both received prison sentences on Monday.
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