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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…

Facility Upgrades Planned for UnityPoint Health Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Center

UnityPoint Health is preparing to make a multi-million dollar addition next year to enhance its behavioral healthcare services. The facilities upgrades…

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.

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Peoria City Council member Kiran Velpula cited for DUI, other major traffic violations

Peoria City Council member Kiran Velpula is facing a charge of driving under the influence and other related major traffic violations, according to Peoria County court records.

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.

Green For Life Environmental Inc., the Canadian waste management firm that bought Peoria Disposal Company last year, has withdrawn its request to delay construction on Peoria City/County Landfill No. 3. The new landfill will be built adjacent to the other two landfills, west of Edwards.

Peoria Landfill committee begins looking into building Landfill 3, with or without GFL Environmental

The Peoria City/County Landfill Committee approved steps Wednesday to continue the planning and construction of a new landfill — with or without the company contracted to build it.

'This will not take place:' Peoria park board weighs in against Donovan pavilion project

The Peoria Park District board of trustees poured cold water on any chance of the arts pavilion project coming to fruition in Donovan Park's open green space.

Meet The Man Behind the Metal Animal Sculptures Popping Up All Over Peoria

You may have seen Monte de Gallo’s art while driving around Peoria recently. He’s using scrap metal to create life-sized African animal sculptures, like…

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Auditor Jessica Thomas will continue receiving a salary from Peoria County, for now at least

Judge James Mack denied a motion by the county on Thursday seeking to place Thomas' salary into an escrow account, pending their appeal of a preliminary injunction requiring the county government to continue paying her.

Chicago Blackhawks center Craig Smith (15) celebrates with teammates after scoring during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets in Chicago, Sunday, Dec.1, 2024. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Chicago Sports Network now available over-the-air in Peoria, but not on Comcast cable

The network carries Chicago White Sox, Bulls, and Blackhawks games. WHOI is broadcasting the network on digital subnet 19.4.

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