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Election day in Peoria: A brief recap as residents voted at the polls
Journal Star via Yahoo News· 2 years agoThe sun rose on a clear and unseasonably warm day in Illinois for the Nov. 8 election. Polls opened...
Celebrating the Fourth of July: 5 things to do near Peoria this holiday weekend
Journal Star via Yahoo News· 2 years agoIndependence Day weekend is full of activities. Here are five events you might want to check out in...
From the 'boondocks' to the 'burbs: The story of Peoria's El Vista
Journal Star via Yahoo News· 2 years agoAsk Dean is a Journal Star series focusing on all things Peoria: its history, mysteries, quirks and...
'Enough is enough': Peoria police increasing downtown patrols to combat violence, parties
Journal Star via Yahoo News· 1 year agoMore police officers will be patrolling downtown Peoria during the nighttime hours in an effort to...
Here are the 11 candidates seeking Peoria City Council seats in 2023
Journal Star via Yahoo News· 1 year agoAll five at-large Peoria City Council seats are up for grabs in 2023. The filing window for...
Hibachi and sushi restaurant has opened in Washington. Here's what to know
Journal Star via Yahoo News· 5 months agoYatta Hibachi & Sushi held a grand opening for its location in Washington on Dec. 17. The business...
Bishop decides against merging of Rock Island Catholic churches
WHBF Davenport via Yahoo News· 4 weeks agoUPDATE: Ed Hanna, chairman of the finance council at St. Mary’s in Rock Island, clarified to Our...
Dale C. Maley: Patton family had important role in Fairbury history
Daily Leader via Yahoo News· 2 years agoThe story of the Patton family began with the birth of Rev. James Patton in 1780 in Delaware. In a...
Looking Back
Daily Leader via Yahoo News· 2 years ago130 Years Ago November 26, 1892 Bert John, son of Miles John, sustained a compound fracture of the left leg, between the hip and the knee, last Saturday...
Around the Area: Calendar of events for week of Aug. 23-30
Daily Leader via Yahoo News· 2 years agoTUESDAY August 23 PONTIAC Aug. 12-23 — Art Walk concludes. The Art Center by The Greater Livingston...