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State Sen. Dave Koehler of Peoria points to collaboration and sustainability as key factors in maximizing the full economic potential of the Illinois River.
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An ongoing effort to extend the Illinois River Bluff Trail is taking the next step, with the Peoria Park District seeking state funding to buy a piece of land that would help fill one of the gaps in the pathway.
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There's more water flowing through the Illinois and upper Mississippi rivers now than in the past few decades.
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Not many cities of less than 2,500 residents can boast of a large-scale port, but someday, Henry will.
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The most major investments will be made along the Mississippi River near St. Louis and Quincy.
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If you take a cruise on the Spirit of Peoria riverboat you’ll hear a recording provided by Brian “Fox” Ellis with background on the Illinois River.
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The Julia Belle Swain is a familiar sight to many Peorians. The steam-powered paddleboat was stationed here throughout the 1970s and 1980s, regularly shuttling passengers up and down the Illinois River.
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The 175 mile stretch of river running roughly from Ottawa to Havana isn't federally recognized as a port. That causes some problems when it comes to landing funding for big projects.
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The City of Peoria officially has a plan to address its combined sewer overflow problem.During a special meeting Tuesday, the City Council unanimously…
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The city of Peoria and U.S. EPA have finally reached a tentative agreement to settle federal allegations that the city's combined sewer overflow violates…