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A popular, decades-old Woodford County eatery is fully reopened after a November fire led to a prolonged closure.

Busy Corner in Goodfield started welcoming customers back into the building Thursday, four months to the day after the overnight blaze caused significant interior damage.

For owner Derek Vollmer, the timing could not have worked out much better.

A popular, decades-old Woodford County eatery is fully reopened after a November fire led to a prolonged closure.
Busy Corner in Goodfield started welcoming customers back into the building Thursday, four months to the day after the overnight blaze caused significant interior damage.
For owner Derek Vollmer, the timing could not have worked out much better.

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Busy Corner welcomes customers back over busy reopening weekend

The bald eagle used to be a rare sight in Illinois. Now, there are more than 3,000 that spend the winter here. IPR's Jess Savage reports.

The bald eagle used to be a rare sight in Illinois. Now, there are more than 3,000 that spend the winter here. IPR's Jess Savage reports.

It's eagle nesting season in Illinois. One nesting pair calls a Illinois state park home

Two Illinois lawmakers have introduced a bill that would remove the two-year foreign language requirement for high school.

The requirement was signed into law in 2021 but does not go into effect until 2028. High school students will need to have completed the requirement to graduate.

State Rep. Travis Weaver, representing a rural area between Peoria and the Quad Cities, is the Republican sponsor of the bill to have the requirement dropped.

 

Two Illinois lawmakers have introduced a bill that would remove the two-year foreign language requirement for high school.
The requirement was signed into law in 2021 but does not go into effect until 2028. High school students will need to have completed the requirement to graduate.
State Rep. Travis Weaver, representing a rural area between Peoria and the Quad Cities, is the Republican sponsor of the bill to have the requirement dropped.
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Illinois lawmakers consider removing the 2-year foreign language requirement for high school

Peoria City Manager Patrick Urich spoke with WCBU reporter Joe Deacon about a range of topics, including the planned redevelopment and the end of Peoria’s quest for a land-based casino.

 

Peoria City Manager Patrick Urich spoke with WCBU reporter Joe Deacon about a range of topics, including the planned redevelopment and the end of Peoria&rsquo;s quest for a land-based casino.
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Busy Corner welcomes customers back over busy reopening weekend

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