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Peoria nurse awarded for work with Greater Peoria Honor Flight
The American Ambulance Association [AAA] has awarded a Peoria nurse the 2026 Star of Life, a national award honoring the winner's work with the Greater Peoria Honor Flight [GPHF]. The Stars of Life program celebrates Emergency Medical Services members across the country who go above and beyond for their patients,...
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Peoria moves to allow drive-thru sales of marijuana
PEORIA — Drive-thru and curbside sales of marijuana will be allowed in the city of Peoria, following a nod of approval from the City Council, going against the recommendations of city staff to disallow such sales. The City Council voted 7-4 Tuesday night to allow drive-thru and curbside sales of cannabis at licensed dispensaries, bringing the city in conjunction with state law. Councilmembers Zach Oyler, Denis Cyr, Kiran Velpula and Tim Riggenbach voted against drive-thru sales. Oyler, Cyr Velpula and Denise Jackson voted against curbside sales. Only Riggenbach spoke Tuesday night to justify his "no" vote, saying he did not think the timing was right given there was still pending questions with state's plan moving forward. Peoria currently has five licensed marijuana dispensaries and has room for a sixth license, should a qualified social equity applicant apply. All five dispensaries, if they wish, could now apply to sell marijuana via a drive-thru or curbside service, via a special use process. That means the City Council would have the ability to approve or deny drive-thru sales at dispensaries on a case-by-case basis. 'Fun while it lasted': Peoria businesses wind down THC drink sales It isn't entirely clear how easily any of
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Peoria honors veterans through a tradition spanning more than a century
PEORIA (25News Now) -A century-old tradition continued in downtown Peoria as veterans and community members gathered to honor the men and women who served our country. American Legion Post 2 hosted its annual Veterans Day parade and ceremony, featuring the national anthem, recognition of each branch of the military, and prayers for those who have served.
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Peoria City Council votes to allow drive-through, curbside cannabis sales
Cannabis businesses in Peoria will be able to consider adding drive-through and curbside service in the near future. The Peoria City Council on Tuesday voted to allow both options for medical and recreational dispensaries, following Illinois’ updated state law governing marijuana sales. “We have to navigate this new social...
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These 10 Under-The-Radar Illinois Thrift Shops Keep Bargain Hunters Digging For Hours
Paperback books for a quarter each. Three full floors of secondhand stuff stacked inside an old house. A charity shop where your purchase helps pay vet bills for rescue dogs. I could stop right there and you’d probably already be reaching for your car keys. Illinois has a sneaky habit of hiding its best bargains in plain sight, from a former warehouse to a grocery-and-thrift combo.
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Peoria-area Opportunity Zones could help attract future development
PEORIA (25News Now) - Parts of the Peoria area have been selected as Illinois’ new Opportunity Zones, a designation local economic leaders say could help attract private investment and redevelopment in the years ahead. The program offers federal tax incentives to encourage investors to finance qualifying projects in designated...