State grant brings Peoria gender-affirming care options to the 'next level'

A new grant expands the gender-affirming care capabilities of nonprofit organizations across Illinois, including Peoria’s Central Illinois Friends.

'We're fighting mad': Washington waits for improvements to one of its most important roads

With everything from restaurants to shopping centers to the historic square, Business Route 24 is an identity-defining road for Washington. Mayor Gary Manier avoids it if he can.

Peoria taking next step toward extending Rock Island Greenway

The City of Peoria’s public works department is taking the next steps toward a long-planned extension of the Rock Island Greenway.

South Pekin eyes funding methods for $11M overhaul of water system to minimize added cost to residents

The village of South Pekin is hoping to obtain full outside funding for a state-mandated overhaul of its water system. The need stems from Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) violations for manganese levels that exceed the allowable limit.

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Cure Violence Peoria chips away at operating on the South Side

July will mark two years since the Peoria City/County Health Department first took up the funding for Cure Violence, a nonprofit emphasizing communication and intervention to end gun violence. Currently, the program is focused on a roughly six-by-six block target area on Peoria's South Side. East …

Rep. Sorensen sounds off on Netanyahu visit, touts Peoria housing project

U.S. Rep. Eric Sorenson says he has not decided yet if he will attend Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s scheduled July 24 address to Congress.

Peoria City Council to consider allowing backyard chickens within city limits

The Peoria City Council will consider allowing backyard chickens on properties within city limits at its June 25 meeting. The Peoria Planning and Zoning Commission is forwarding a citizen petition to the council after hearing more than an hour of public comment at commission's June 6 meeting.

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