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GCM paper named best in Illinois

East Peoria · East Peoria

GCM paper named best in Illinois

Dear readers, Last week we took a road trip to East Peoria. The Pair-a-Dice Casino and Hotel if you want to program your GPS. It was the annual Illinois Press Association conference and the editorial and advertising awards. Honestly, winning awards from your peers is gratifying. We don’t do this hard and good work for the plaques. We do it for our readers and these communities. And while I always tell my colleagues that these contests can be a…Read Article

Breeze recognized at IPA Convention

Journalism · East Peoria

Breeze recognized at IPA Convention

Tom Latonis Breeze-Courier Writer EAST PEORIA — The Tayorivlle Breeze-Courier was recognize with excellence in journalism at the 160th Illinois Press Association Convention on Thursday, June 5, in East Peoria. The newspaper was won awards in eight categories with four reporters/photographers being cited for outstanding work. They include, Business/Economic Reporting, Elyse Clayton, third place, “Sloan Implement moving to Edinburg.”; Feature Writ…Read Article

Minor injuries reported in Peoria crash with semi truck

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PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) -- A person suffered minor injuries after being involved in a collision with a semi in Central Peoria. And the Peoria Fire Department's Hazardous Materials Team was summoned to clean up a large spill of diesel fuel. The accident happened at 10:30 a.m. Friday near the intersection of East Forrest Hill and North Knoxville avenues said Semone Roth of the Peoria Police Department. It appears the person who was injured was drivin…East Peoria · East Peoria Read Article

High School Slugger Wrongfully Ejected For Dirty Slide

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Limestone defeated East Peoria to advance to the regional championship of high school baseball in Illinois. The result is final and nothing can be done at this point but a controversial ejection looms large over what might’ve been a completely different outcome. I find it hard to see the “malicious intent” involved with the bang-bang play. East Peoria and Limestone are separated by less than 10 miles. Limestone is technically located in Bartonvi…Baseball · East Peoria See the Story

Open house showcases plans to cut crashes, fatalities in Tri-County area

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EAST PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) -- On Thursday, the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission hosted an open house for the Comprehensive Safety Action Plan. Residents were given the opportunity to see a draft plan for making transportation network improvements. The planning commission began the planning process in winter 2023. This is the second open house for the commission. The purpose of the plan is to reduce car crashes, especially those that are fat…East Peoria · East Peoria Read Article

Spring Valley JFK athletes compete in IESA State Track & Field finals

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Twelve athletes from Spring Valley JFK qualified in the IESA Class 2A State Track and Field finals in East Peoria on May 16-17.East Peoria · East Peoria Read Article

What East Peoria wants and doesn't want in its new entertainment district

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Uses prohibited by East Peoria in this area will include automotive businesses, smoke shops, cannabis, and light industrial.Marijuana · East Peoria Read Article

What's next after on-campus housing closes? ICC looking into the question

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During an ICC Board of Trustees meeting Thursday, college vice president Jon Neidy reported on the school's current housing situation.Housing · East Peoria Read Article

'Vile' social media onslaught follows East Peoria restaurant's inaccurate Facebook post

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After a Facebook post went viral, those involved are navigating the fallout.Facebook · East Peoria Read Article

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