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Brian Yarbrough, a Peoria native and volunteer at the Peoria Friendship House, has been painting murals in the not-for-profit’s reading library to bring joy to the kids who use the space.
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Canton man arrested on meth and weapon charges
Richard B. Murphy, 50, was arrested in Canton, IL on Friday after police found meth and weapons at his home, including possession of a firearm, stun gun, or taser without a FOID card.
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Vacant Peoria house damaged in alleged arson
A vacant house in Peoria was damaged by an alleged arson early Saturday morning, resulting in an estimated $70,000 worth of property damage and the confirmation of arson by a fire investigator and ...
This weekly update lists new commercial construction, expansions and enlargements of more than $80,000 in Tulsa.
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Peoria celebrates Annie Malone Day
Peoria honored the life and legacy of Annie Malone, one of America’s first Black female millionaires, during the city’s ...
Halston Williams of the Center for Prevention of Abuse has been named Adult Protective Services Advocate of the Year by the Illinois Department of Aging for his dedication, compassion and ...
Ignite Peoria returned to the Peoria Civic Center for its 11th year, featuring a full day of performances, workshops, and interactive exhibits to celebrate Central Illinois’s creative ...