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Peoria man arrested in connection with shooting death of new father, former high school basketball player
PEORIA (25News Now) - A man arrested just Wednesday for his alleged role in an after-prom party shooting in Chillicothe in April has been arrested again for a preliminary charge of first-degree murder. Peoria Police say Korion B. Hopkins, 18, was arrested in connection with the April shooting death of...
OSF HealthCare opens Illinois orthopedic practice
Peoria, Ill.-based OSF HealthCare has opened a new orthopedic office in Peru, Ill., according to a July 25 report from Shaw Local News Network. The Peru office will open its doors July 29, and will offer X-ray services nearby. It will be staffed by orthopedic surgeons Connor Kasik, DO, and Robert Mitchell, DO.
Kroger Invests $2M in Illinois Store Remodel
“The remodeling provides enhancements across the store, and with Kroger Pickup we offer even more convenience to our customers here in Ottawa,” said Colleen Juergensen, president of Kroger Central Division. “Our investment of nearly $2 million represents the company’s commitment to be Full, Fresh and Friendly, providing a store where customers love to shop and associates love to work.”
Kewanee School District Special Board Meeting July 29, 2024
II. CLOSED SESSION: * (C) (1) to consider the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of the District; (C) (2) to consider collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees; (C) (5) The purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body; (C) (8) Security Procedures; (C) (9) Student Disciplinary Cases; (C) (11) Litigation; and (C) (13) Self-Evaluation, practices and procedures or professional ethics, when meeting with a representative of a statewide association of which the public body is a member * 5ILCS 120/2 Open Meetings The School Code of Illinois/2024.
Step into Modern Living: Exclusive Sneak Peek of Innovative Smart Home Cottages Coming to Chicagoland | National News
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., Jul 26, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Lutheran Life Communities, a non-profit senior living and services organization, announces the expansion of two of its 62+ senior living campuses with the planned development of up to 24 new cottage homes. The new cottages will be built at Pleasant View in Ottawa, Illinois and Wittenberg Village in Crown Point, Indiana. The cottages at these two entrance fee communities are designed for modern living and long-term peace of mind.
Princeton Public Library Celebrates 17 Years with a Donor Wall
The Princeton Public Library marks a significant milestone this year, celebrating 17 years at its Peru Street location. In recognition of this anniversary, the library has unveiled a new donor recognition wall, designed to honor those who have made substantial one-time contributions of $20,000 or more since the library first opened its doors. This new installation, which beautifully complements the library’s Prairie theme, was created in collaboration with designer Elise Swinford and A&M Products. This thoughtful addition not only acknowledges the generosity of donors but also enhances the cultural aesthetic of the library’s environment.
OSF Expands Ortho to Peru
As part of their continued "strategic expansion", OSF Healthcare is bringing Orthopedic Services to Peru. OSF's new Peru Orthopedic office opens Monday July 29th, and will be home to two surgeons Illinois Valley residents will likely remember, Doctors Connor Kasik and Robert Mitchell. Dawn Trompeter, president of OSF St. Elizabeth, says they “are excited to bring orthopedic services back to the Illinois Valley”, and that “this office addition reflects their commitment to providing exceptional healthcare services to more communities, and ensuring that patients receive the specialized care they need without having to travel long distances.” The new OSF Orthopedic office will be across from St. Elizabeth Hospital in Peru in Medical Office Building A.
Prom party shooting suspect arrested in connection to death of Peoria High basketball star
An 18-year-old male was arrested Thursday in connection with the fatal shooting of former Peoria High School basketball player MikeQuese Taylor. Officers responded to the Peoria County Jail on Thursday and arrested Korion B. Hopkins on the preliminary charge of first-degree murder, according to the Peoria Police Department. He is the second person arrested in connection with the case. ...
Starved Rock Country Community Foundation to Help Grand Ridge Secure Funds for Park
The Starved Rock Country Community Foundation is partnering with the Village of Grand Ridge to help their big plans for their city park become a reality. The Village has plans to add basketball and pickleball courts along with a splash pad at Grand Ridge Park. Along with that, enhanced lighting, bocce ball court and a horseshoe pit are in the plans for the park.
Registration for L-P Fast Approaching
Attention, Cavalier families. It's time to register for the coming school year at La Salle-Peru Township High School. L-P requires all students to register online using the Forms link on the PowerSchool Parent Portal. The portal is open now. Parents, if you haven't set up your account, the school asks that you do so as soon as possible.
Registration Open for The 48th Annual Hog Days Stampede on August 31, 2024
Registration is open for the 48th Annual Hog Days Stampede. You can choose the four-mile run, the one-mile run, or the kid’s run. There are awards for the first three male and female kids in each age group. The age groups are 8 and under; 9–10; 11–12; and 13–14. The kid’s race starts at 9:30 AM and there is no entry fee, but a guardian must fill out and sign the entry form, for kids 7 and under. A Free T-shirt is provided by The Kewanee Banking Center for the first 300 entries received. There is no guarantee of the correct size for entries received after Saturday, August 17th.
Win VIP Tickets to Cooper Alan and Drew Baldridge at Streator Fest
B104 has your chance to be a VIP and score tickets to see Cooper Alan and Drew Baldridge at Streatorfest on Friday August 2nd!. Tune in with Buck Stevens at 2:20 (7/29 – 8/2) to win a pair of VIP tickets to the concert! Listen for the cue to call at 2:20pm, caller 9 at 309-821-1041 when you hear it will WIN a pair of VIP tickets. As always, general admission is FREE to all the concerts, but VIP tickets get you closest to the stage; your VIP ticket comes with an exclusive lanyard, has its own restrooms and bars, and includes a 21+ wristband.
IVCC Youth basketball camp builds skills on court and off court
IVCC’s youth basketball camp has become a tradition in the Stokes family, passed down from father Trent to son Gavin. Lessons they have learned there stick with them. Those lessons not only boosted Trent’s successful high school and college court careers, but he still applies them now that he coaches.
Best of the Midwest: Visit Princeton, Illinois!
It’s time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature! Are you trying to come up with some vacation ideas that are only a quick getaway from the Chicago area? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we head to charming Princeton, Illinois and chat with Victoria Yepsen, the Tourism Director for Princeton! Victoria talks about how Princeton is an easy drive from Chicago (and accessible via Amtrak!), what people do when they visit, the big events and festivals they have coming up this summer, the bustling arts & culture scene in Princeton, the best places to eat, drink and shop when you visit, and the unique places to stay in the area.
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