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Eureka girls, Elmwood boys saved their best for the final cross country race of season
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — The formula was the same. The Eureka girls and Elmwood boys cross country teams won state championships Saturday and their coaches had similar feeling about teams’ effort. Eureka was hoping to peak at the state cross country meet at Detweiller Park. And the Hornets did, winning the girls class 1A title […]
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Holiday Shopping in Peoria, IL | Local Gift Guide
The holiday season is here, and there’s no better time to discover the local shops, boutiques and makers that make Greater Peoria special!. Skip the usual online shopping scroll and make a day of exploring Peoria-area shops. From locally made treasures to cozy home décor and delicious treats, here’s where to start your holiday shopping in Greater Peoria.
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Old-Fashioned Cranberry Banana Dessert
Cranberries were a popular fruit a hundred years ago, and many old cookbooks contain a few cranberry recipes. This year, I was intrigued by a recipe in a 1926 community cookbook from Peoria, Illinois. It contained a recipe for Cranberry Banana Dessert. The Cranberry Banana Dessert was easy to make,...
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Letter to editor: Detweiller Playground trustees, can we talk, please?
The question has to be asked: Why won’t the Detweiller Playground Trust Chairman Andrew Schneider and Board members respond to requests to talk?. The Trust was established to preserve public land along the Peoria riverfront. Trust board members John Blahnik, David Welch, Jim Grimm, JR O’Brien, and Judy Crandell live from Germantown Hills to Tremont, Morton, Dunlap and Peoria Heights. Why are five of the six members from outside of Peoria? The will of Thomas H. Detweiller clearly states that, “It shall be provided in the charter and bylaws of said corporation that the management and operation of same shall be vested in a Board of Trustees consisting of five (5) individuals, who shall be citizens of the City of Peoria, men of integrity, honesty and vision.”
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Boys and Girls Cross Country Head to State Championship Meet
The boys and girls cross country teams qualified for the Illinois High School Association’s state championship meet after standout performances throughout the fall and at Sectionals. Parents, teammates, and friends gathered in the lobby on Friday morning, holding signs with words of encouragement as the athletes boarded the bus....
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Peoria Notre Dame holds off Crystal Lake South to earn sixth state title in school history
ROCKFORD – Another stellar season for Peoria Notre Dame ends with the ultimate hardware. The Irish traveled up north to Rockford to compete in the ninth state title game under head coach Mike Bare. This time around, they had a very familiar opponent. This game marked the third time...
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It looked a lot like Christmas at Pekin Moose Lodge for annual holiday gift show
PEKIN (25News Now) - Pekin Hospital League volunteers spent hundreds of hours turning the Pekin Moose Lodge into the site of the league’s holiday gift show on Saturday. The league of Carle Health Pekin has hosted the show for almost 50 years. Items for sale included ornaments, décor, poinsettias and Christmas trees. Everything for sale was either donated or created by league volunteers.
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Bradley Women's Basketball Travels to Indiana for Monday Night Matchup
PEORIA, Ill. – Bradley Women's Basketball hits the road on Monday evening as the Braves travel to Bloomington, Ind., to face the Indiana Hoosiers at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Bradley enters the contest with a 1-1 record following its first victory under head coach Chaia Meier. Game Information. Matchup:...