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Two ports along the Illinois River are getting more than $47 million in federal funding for major upgrades.
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The Emiquon Nature Preserve in Fulton County is a carefully managed haven for many rare, native wetland species in the Illinois River Valley, but even it is not immune to the proliferation of invasive carp.
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East Peoria Mayor John Kahl says he’s committed to making sure the city maintains a welcoming atmosphere for businesses, and that’s a big reason behind the move to establish a TIF district along the Illinois River.
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The Peoria County Coroner says an autopsy showed no signs of a struggle or physical harm on the body of a woman found in the Illinois River.
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Organizations from the state, county and community level all brought the roles they play in protecting clean water sources to the Peoria Civic Center Monday.
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A U.S. Supreme Court decision last year stripping wetlands of most federal protections is drawing more attention to the threatened ecosystems, and what states can do in response.
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Peoria could see some minor flooding as warmer temperatures melt ice and snow, but officials say they don’t have any major concerns.
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A new exhibit at the Peoria Riverfront Museum features a stole once worn by Father Jacques Marquette.
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A $120 million earmark request for the upcoming fiscal year's federal budget could fund long-awaited upgrades to antiquated locks on the Mississippi and Illinois rivers.
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While people who have received a cancer diagnosis are likely familiar with traditional support groups, there’s a unique organization in Greater Peoria for breast cancer survivors that offers both support and the ability to reduce their risk for cancer recurrence.