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Peoria teacher empowers youth through majorette group
Peoria teacher empowers youth through majorette group
Diane Hines, co-founder of Explosive Gems, a majorette dance group for youth ages six to 18, was awarded the 2025 MLK Drum Major Award for her work in elevating dance and education in the Peoria co…
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February 9, 2026 at 9:32 PM
Peoria teacher empowers youth through majorette group
State Dental Proposal Highlights Need for School-Based Care Across Illinois patch.com/illinois/peo...
State Dental Proposal Highlights Need for School-Based Care Across Illinois — Including Peoria
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patch.com
February 9, 2026 at 6:17 PM
State Dental Proposal Highlights Need for School-Based Care Across Illinois patch.com/illinois/peo...
Koehler shares state funding to promote small business growth in Peoria
Koehler shares state funding to promote small business growth in Peoria
PEORIA – State Senator Dave Koehler announced that close to $75,000 in grants is coming to the Midwest Bioprocessing Center in Peoria.“Strong small businesses help make up the backbone of every local...
www.senatordavekoehler.com
February 9, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Koehler shares state funding to promote small business growth in Peoria
Proposed Pekin data center slips into Tazewell County Board candidate forum discussion
Proposed Pekin data center slips into Tazewell County Board candidate forum discussion
Three of the five Tazewell County Board candidates running in District 1 were asked a question about something that's outside the board's sphere of influence during a forum: the proposed data center in...
www.wcbu.org
February 9, 2026 at 12:32 PM
Proposed Pekin data center slips into Tazewell County Board candidate forum discussion
Students show off robotics skills in the FIRST® Tech Challenge in Peoria
Students show off robotics skills in the FIRST® Tech Challenge in Peoria
For these kids, robotics has been a part of their lives since they were little
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February 8, 2026 at 4:47 AM
Students show off robotics skills in the FIRST® Tech Challenge in Peoria
Dunlap High School students take part in mock election to learn voting process
Dunlap High School students take part in mock election to learn voting process
Students at Dunlap High School participated in a mock election organized by the League of Women Voters of Greater Peoria, the Peoria County Election Commission, and civics teacher Ty Martin, to gai…
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February 7, 2026 at 1:32 AM
Dunlap High School students take part in mock election to learn voting process
Teacher wins $50,000 classroom makeover in KI Furniture contest
Teacher wins $50,000 classroom makeover in KI Furniture contest
Andy Goveia, a 7th and 8th grade social studies teacher at Thomas Metcalf School, received a $50,000 classroom makeover after winning a vote for the KI Furniture contest with 23,000 votes from the …
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February 7, 2026 at 1:17 AM
Teacher wins $50,000 classroom makeover in KI Furniture contest
Bradley partners with Illinois Central College to provide students with more academic opportunities
Bradley partners with Illinois Central College to provide students with more academic opportunities – The Bradley Scout
The Bradley Scout
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February 6, 2026 at 12:17 PM
Bradley partners with Illinois Central College to provide students with more academic opportunities
One Class at a Time: Kelly Rogers, Lincoln Elementary School
One Class at a Time: Kelly Rogers, Lincoln Elementary School
Inside a Title I room, books serve as tools for growth and encouragement. But many of the materials students have been choosing from are falling apart and no longer resonate with today’s kids.
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February 5, 2026 at 1:02 PM
One Class at a Time: Kelly Rogers, Lincoln Elementary School
Suit reveals proposed sites for Peoria land-based casino
Suit reveals proposed sites for Peoria land-based casino
Where would a land-based casino be located in Peoria? That's a question the city would like to face. The City ...
wmbdradio.com
February 5, 2026 at 1:32 AM
Suit reveals proposed sites for Peoria land-based casino
Peoria school basketball coach arrested for allegedly soliciting a minor
Peoria school basketball coach arrested for allegedly soliciting a minor
A Peoria Public School employee, Daniel C. Ruffin, was arrested for indecent solicitation of a 16-year-old female student after inappropriate text messages were found on the girl’s phone.
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February 3, 2026 at 4:32 AM
Peoria school basketball coach arrested for allegedly soliciting a minor
Peoria considers deal for Par-A-Dice casino redevelopment - CIProud.com
Peoria City Council to discuss settlement with Boyd Gaming over Par-A-Dice’s location
The city of Peoria is considering a deal with the owners of the Par-A-Dice Casino Hotel to receive additional revenues in exchange for dropping its legal challenge to the casino’s planned red…
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February 1, 2026 at 12:32 AM
Peoria considers deal for Par-A-Dice casino redevelopment - CIProud.com
Pekin will have final say on proposed data center as county clarifies zoning authority
Pekin will have final say on proposed data center as county clarifies zoning authority
The City of Pekin, not Tazewell County, will have the final authority over whether a proposed data center moves forward
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January 31, 2026 at 1:47 AM
Pekin will have final say on proposed data center as county clarifies zoning authority
Illinois Music Education Conference to stay in Peoria through 2031
Illinois Music Education Conference to stay in Peoria through 2031
The Illinois Music Education Conference has signed a new five year contract to remain in Peoria through 2031, guaranteeing a major economic boost for the region and further positioning Peoria as a …
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January 31, 2026 at 12:17 AM
Illinois Music Education Conference to stay in Peoria through 2031
Hospital campus improvements, data center among Pekin mayor's 'State of the City' topics
Hospital campus improvements, data center among Pekin mayor's 'State of the City' topics
Pekin Mayor Mary Burress took time out from calling 2025 the city's breakout year in her "State of the City Address" to assure residents that a data center project is still in the exploratory stage.
www.wcbu.org
January 31, 2026 at 12:02 AM
Hospital campus improvements, data center among Pekin mayor's 'State of the City' topics
College football elites competing for Morton lineman
Journal Star Sports
The Indiana Hoosiers have offered a scholarship to one of the best players locally and in the state of Illinois.
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January 30, 2026 at 7:17 PM
College football elites competing for Morton lineman
Pekin Mayor makes annual State of City address; focuses on future data center
Pekin Mayor makes annual State of City address; focuses on future data center
Pekin Mayor Mary Burress discussed the possibility of a data center and a three-year marketing campaign to rebrand the city as a desirable place to live, work, and visit in her state of the city ad…
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January 30, 2026 at 1:32 AM
Pekin Mayor makes annual State of City address; focuses on future data center
Pekin launches new brand identity to attract residents, businesses
Pekin launches new brand identity to attract residents, businesses
PEKIN, Ill. - The City of Pekin has introduced a new brand identity aimed at positioning the Central Illinois ...
wmbdradio.com
January 29, 2026 at 10:47 PM
Pekin launches new brand identity to attract residents, businesses
Morton girls' basketball becomes the 16th school in Illinois with 1,000 victories in program history
Morton girls’ basketball becomes the 16th school in Illinois with 1,000 victories in program history
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January 29, 2026 at 12:47 PM
Morton girls' basketball becomes the 16th school in Illinois with 1,000 victories in program history
Peoria Public Schools’ new superintendent has big plans for the district
Peoria Public Schools’ new superintendent has big plans for the district
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria Public Schools' next superintendent, Dr. Jerry Bell, takes over for the retiring Dr. Sha...
freedom959.net
January 28, 2026 at 9:47 PM
Peoria Public Schools’ new superintendent has big plans for the district
Illinois’ Democratic U.S. Senate primary heats up over ICE
Illinois’ Democratic U.S. Senate primary heats up over ICE
Article Summary Rep. Robin Kelly of Lynwood, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi of Schaumburg, and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stra...
wmbdradio.com
January 27, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Illinois’ Democratic U.S. Senate primary heats up over ICE
West Virginia woman arrested in alleged Trump assassination plot
West Virginia woman arrested in alleged Trump assassination plot
A West Virginia woman was arrested after allegedly making a social media post that the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office said sought to recruit people “to pursue and assassinate President…
www.centralillinoisproud.com
January 27, 2026 at 4:02 PM
West Virginia woman arrested in alleged Trump assassination plot
TSA to start charging travelers without a REAL ID starting Sunday
TSA to start charging travelers without a REAL ID starting Sunday
Starting Feb. 1, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will enforce a new policy for people traveling without a REAL ID.
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January 27, 2026 at 3:17 PM
TSA to start charging travelers without a REAL ID starting Sunday
New rules on rates would ‘destroy’ Illinois’ healthy insurance market, State Farm CEO tells Pritzker
New rules on rates would ‘destroy’ Illinois’ healthy insurance market, State Farm CEO tells Pritzker
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January 27, 2026 at 2:32 PM
New rules on rates would ‘destroy’ Illinois’ healthy insurance market, State Farm CEO tells Pritzker
Ex-FIFA president Sepp Blatter joins those calling for boycott of World Cup in United States
Ex-FIFA president Sepp Blatter joins those calling for boycott of World Cup in United States
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter on Monday backed a proposed fan boycott of World Cup matches in the United States because of the conduct of President Donald Trump and his administration at home …
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January 27, 2026 at 2:17 PM
Ex-FIFA president Sepp Blatter joins those calling for boycott of World Cup in United States