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Connect Illinois: Expanding broadband services statewide
PEORIA, Ill. — A new program is expanding access to broadband internet services across Illinois. Gov. J-B Pritzker was in Peoria Tuesday to tout the state’s partnership with OSF HealthCare...
Julia Bradley Feb 25, 2020
Recreational weed sales net $10M in tax revenue in 1st month
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – The Illinois Department of Revenue is reporting the sale of recreational marijuana in Illinois generated $7.3 million in cannabis tax revenue last month. In addition, th...
Julia Bradley Feb 25, 2020
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 P.M. WEDNESDAY
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST WEDNESDAY… * WHAT…SNOW EXPECTED. TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS OF 2 TO 3 INCHES, WITH LOCALLY HIGHER AMOUNTS AROUND 4 INCHES POSS...
Julia Bradley Feb 25, 2020
Storm expected to dump several inches of snow on Peoria area
PEORIA, Ill. — Another round of snow is expected to move into the Peoria area Tuesday and Wednesday. News partner 25 News Chief Meteorologist Chuck Collins predicts a mixed bag of winter weather...
Julia Bradley Feb 25, 2020
Filling a gap at PPS
PEORIA, Ill. — Peoria Public Schools could be looking into fill a vacancy in a high needs school. PPS Board President Dan Adler said that if the the search is approved, there would be an offer h...
Kristina Leahy Feb 24, 2020
Pekin to regulate gas and electric bicycles
PEKIN, Ill. — The city of Pekin will now keep tabs on low-speed gas and electric bicycles. The city council Monday approved an ordinance which will require riders to register with the Pekin Poli...
Kevin Bessler Feb 24, 2020
Carly Fiorina this year’s speaker for the George Washington Banquet
PEORIA, Ill. — A businesswoman and political figure is serving as the keynote speaker for The Creve Coeur Club of Peoria’s 122nd George Washington Banquet. Carly Fiorina, Chairman of Carly...
Kristina Leahy Feb 24, 2020
Worst one yet? Forecasts say winter storm could be heaviest of 2020
PEORIA, Ill. — The Peoria Metro area has been gearing up since the weekend for another round of winter weather. News Partner 25 News Chief Meteorologist Chuck Collins said it could end up anothe...
Jeremy Scott Feb 24, 2020
Tazewell County gets extra funding for election matters
PEKIN, Ill. — Just in time for election season, the Tazewell County Clerk’s Office has received nearly $6,000 in grant money. Through two Federal CyberNavigator Grants, the office got nort...
Jeremy Scott Feb 24, 2020
Setti named interim CEO of Chamber and CEO Council
PEORIA, Ill. — The Boards of Directors of the Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce and CEO Council have announced Chris Setti will be the interim CEO of both organizations until a permanent replaceme...
Julia Bradley Feb 24, 2020

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