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Habitat for Humanity of Greater Peoria is exploring the idea of turning a vacant former East Peoria nursing home site into a village of homes for veterans. Executive Director Lea Anne Schmidgall discusses how the idea was conceived and where the project stands.

An effort to revitalize vacant properties into community assets might get some extra love and recognition in Peoria this Valentine’s Day. The City is…

The City of Peoria is demolishing a severely-blighted home Monday after years of warnings and concerns from neighbors. The city deemed the home both…