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Cockroaches and leaks: Peoria County food inspections for October 2026
The Peoria City/County Health Department conducts food inspections for a wide range of establishments in the area. Inspections look for issues that could contribute to the spread of foodborne illness , as well as general cleanliness and maintenance of the establishment. The Journal Star examined routine inspections for restaurants, mobile establishments and bars in Peoria County. There were 107 inspections for these categories in October. The establishments listed below received either no violations or enough violations to warrant a warning from the health department. A section on establishments with 10 or more violations total − with no warning comment − is also included. According to the Peoria City/County Health Department, "inspections only provide a snapshot of a food establishment's practices, as they are based on what is seen at the time of the inspection." More: Downtown Peoria business now aims to open in early 2027 Terminology used by the health department Core violation: These violations relate to "general sanitation, operational controls, sanitation standard operating procedures (SSOPs), facilities or structures, equipment design, or general maintenance," according to the health department. Priority foundation violation: These violations could lead to priority violations if they are not corrected. Priority violation: These violations are considered
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Full Shelter Sparks Call for Local Adoptions
As kennels are filling up and space is becoming limited, the Knox County Humane Society is taking steps to encourage adoptions by waiving fees, shares Executive Director Erin Buckmaster:. “We are extremely full at the shelter, like every other shelter in the United States. We have some wonderful pets there....
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The Seafood At This Hidden Gem Restaurant In Illinois Is Absolutely Out-Of-This-World
There are moments in life that divide everything into “before” and “after,” and eating at the Fish House in Peoria, Illinois is one of them. This hidden gem has been quietly serving some of the most extraordinary seafood in the entire Midwest, and it’s about time the rest of the world found out about it.
The State Journal-Register
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These 6 Illinois Family Steakhouses Still Toss A Salad Bar In With Every Steak
Remember when a steak dinner came with a trip to the salad bar, and nobody had to pay extra for it? That tradition is still alive in a handful of Illinois towns, from Peoria to Pinckneyville. The six family-friendly steakhouses below pair real grilled steaks with salad bars you can...
The Register-Mail
Live portraiture class among 9 things to do around Galesburg
The weekend brings a portraiture class with a live model, an author meet and greet and dinosaur activities for children, along with fundraisers, live music and more to the Galesburg area. Wendy Dispennette: Awakening Innocence What: See the art exhibit on the second floor R.A.I.L. Gallery. There will be a reception fro 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Nov. 21 during Merry Market. When: Nov. 13 – Dec. 19 Where: Galesburg Community Arts Center, 349 E. Main St., Galesburg Cost: Free Leap into Leaves What: Learn about fall leaves, why they change color and what determines their colors. Donations are accepted to support nature programs. Pre-registration is recommended but not required. When: 9:30 – 11 a.m. Nov. 14 Where: Lakeside Nature Center, 1033 S. Lake Storey Road, Galesburg, Cost: Free Live Model Session: Portraiture class What: Join Ana for this second Portrait in Oil class for additional practice with a live model. Practice a unique portrait and explore contrasts and differences from our first model. The “Portrait in Oil” ticket includes all materials: brushes, oil paint, easel, palette and primed surface to work on. This session is also open to artists who will bring their own drawing or painting materials. If
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Pet of the Week: Meet Shelby
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) – Shelby is certainly on the larger side but that doesn’t stop her from making friends everywhere she goes. She does need to lose some weight in order to stay healthy. She’s roughly five years old so she’s been spayed. She’ll need to go to a home that’s dedicated to helping her […]
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Twirl Into Decades Of Family Memories At This Unassuming Illinois Italian Restaurant In Pekin
A sandwich that shares its name with a Venetian boat has been pulling central Illinois families back to the same tables for decades. It’s called the gondola, and some folks still tie it to childhood memories from the early 1990s. The bread gets talked about just as much. It’s...
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The Register-Mail
Vinyl and Velvet
Toys R Us Reopens At A Peoria Mall After Closing In 2018, And The Mall Manager Says Everybody Missed It
For a lot of folks in Peoria, Illinois, the sign alone is enough to bring back a flood of memories. Toys R Us is open again at Northwoods Mall, and it opened its doors on Thursday, November 5, 2026. The store sits on the mall’s lower level, as the opening day report describes, and it […]