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City of Lincoln Tackling Downtown Parking Enforcement
The Lincoln Police Department has been dealing with some parking enforcement issues downtown, taking officers away from other crimes. Downtown Lincoln features parking spots that are designated for customers only; however, people have been complaining that shop owners and employees are occupying those spaces. Lincoln Police Chief Joe Meister told the Hart Media Group on the WHOW Morning Show Thursday that this is a hot-button issue in his community and his only option is to respond on a complaint-based system. This process requires investigation by an officer.
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Beloved store returning to Peoria with new spot at Northwoods Mall
Toys 'R' Us is returning to Peoria, with a new store set to open Thursday in Northwoods Mall . The mall announced Wednesday that a new Toys 'R' Us store will open Thursday, just in time for the holiday shopping season. The store will be located on the lower level of the mall near JCPenney. More: New business opens at Northwoods Mall food court in Peoria The new store is one of 120 the chain is opening across the nation before the holidays, continuing its comeback from Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2017 that largely shuttered the once-ubiquitous toy store. All remaining stores had closed, including Peoria's in 2018, but the brand slowly began returning to brick-and-mortar locations, including a new flagship at the American Dream shopping mall in suburban New York City and expansion in Macy's stores and malls alike. Springfield's White Oaks Mall has also seen a new Toys 'R' Us added to its portfolio, part of the initiative to open the new stores right as people buy holiday gifts for those young and old. Peoria's prior Toys 'R' Us had been located in the Westlake Shopping Center, along with a Babies 'R' Us store. That subset of the
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'Big news': Peoria steakhouse to offer lunch daily
PEORIA – Local restaurant Alexander’s Steakhouse shared some “big news” on Nov. 3. Beginning next Monday, Nov. 9, the business will be open daily for lunch. Diners will find a lunch menu, along with the restaurant’s dinner menu, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. After that, the eatery will transition to dinner-only operations. 'Bring your appetite': New sushi spot to host soft opening in Peoria Updated hours at Alexander’s Steakhouse will be 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The announcement came hours before the restaurant was named winner of multiple categories in the 2026 Community’s Choice Awards . The eatery took the top spot for the Fine Dining , Salad/Salad Bar and Steakhouse dining categories. More: Is Alexander's Steakhouse fine dining? The company president weighs in Connect with Alexander’s Steakhouse Address: 100 Alexander Ave., Peoria Phone: (309) 688-0404 Website: https://alexanderssteak.com/ Love food? Get the latest food news sent directly to your inbox with our free PJStar Dining newsletter . This article originally appeared on Journal Star: 'Big news': Peoria steakhouse to offer lunch daily
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Mayor Koos says there's been a 'lot of chatter' but no active interest in granny flats in Normal
Mayor Chris Koos said he expects the Town of Normal will have new zoning rules in place by the end of the year to help address the housing shortage, though proposals are not likely to significantly expand the housing supply. One proposal would allow for accessory dwelling units [ADUs] known...
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Peoria woman indicted on aggravated arson charge involving apartment building
PEORIA, Ill. — A Peoria woman has been indicted on felony charges stemming from an August fire at an apartment building. According to Peoria County court documents filed Tuesday, Jamiya T.D. Hightower, 30, faces charges of aggravated arson and criminal damage to property. Prosecutors allege Hightower knowingly damaged an...
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Washington's Unreal 10-1 Comeback Has Peoria On Notice: The Sweet Sixteen Is About To Get Wild
Ncaaf on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) Five Peoria-area volleyball teams punched their tickets to the IHSA Sweet Sixteen after Tuesday night’s sectional semifinals delivered drama that’ll be talked about for weeks. These squads are not just […]
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Hard Freeze With Lows in the 20s Friday Night Ends the Growing Season for Peoria, Springfield, Galesburg, and the Quad Cities This Weekend
PEORIA, Ill. — A hard freeze is on the way for much of Illinois this weekend. Friday night will be the coldest, with lows in the 20s across the northern half of the state. Saturday night will bring lows in the low 30s, followed by the mid 30s on Sunday night. The freeze will officially end the growing season across the state.
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Normal considers housing code changes to help housing crisis
The Normal Town Council met Monday night to discuss proposed housing code amendments aimed at allowing non-conforming multifamily units to remain and permitting new accessory dwelling units to address the local housing crisis.
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Athens Fights Back in Third for Sectional Semifinal Win Over Barry Western
The Athens Warriors picked up a three set win over Barry Western on Tuesday in a 1A Triopia sectional semifinal. The Warriors won 25-17, 23-25, 25-17 and will take on Augusta Southeastern on Thursday at 6pm in Triopia for the sectional title.