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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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During its first meeting since December 2019, the Peoria Urban Forestry Advisory Board learned about a potential project that could bring more trees to the city’s south side.
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A small nonprofit in the town of Williamsfield is working to bring more features to the parks that form the center of their community.
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State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth announced a $4 million grant for the Peoria Park District to upgrade its Golf Learning Center and Academy. The key component of the funding is adding a “Topgolf-like” virtual entertainment system.
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The Peoria Park District celebrated the first year of a new workforce development program with a mural unveiling at the Logan Recreation Center on Wednesday, Aug. 10.
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The Peoria County Regional Office of Education is pursuing a lease agreement with the Peoria Park District to move its Regional Learning Center to the dormant Franciscan Recreation Center in West Peoria.
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Donnella Coensgen is one of 42 students celebrating completion of their GEDs at Wednesday night's graduation ceremony for the Moonlight Coalition for Adult Learning.
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Peoria Park District executive director Emily Cahill discusses several of the park district's summer projects and programs, including the future plans for Donovan Park.
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Outdoor swimming facilities operated by the Peoria Park District will reopen for the summer next week, while the indoor pool at the RiverPlex closes for repair work – and to accommodate lifeguard staffing.
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The Peoria area is bustling with all sorts of corporations, restaurants, performance spaces, universities, and other businesses. However, an often overlooked part of our urbanized community is the expansive greenery that surrounds us on a daily basis.