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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 […]
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Area home contractor gifts new roof to Peoria veteran
A Peoria veteran is thankful for a surprise new roof gifted to him by a Creve Coeur home improvement contractor Tuesday morning. Perfect Choice Home Solutions partnered with IKO Roofing Contractors, Richards Building Supply and Daker Seamless Gutters for the repair. The roof replacement was the first time Perfect Choice had done renovation work for a veteran since it replaced windows for a veteran a few years ago.
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Morton CUSD 709 schools receive the highest-level performance rating - exemplary
Morton Community Unit School District 709 is proud to announce exceptional performance on the 2026 School Report Card, highlighting high academic standards and student growth across all district schools. This accomplishment directly aligns withour steadfast commitment to Morton 709’s core strategic pillars:. Preparing Students and Staff for the Future...
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Normal West MMA club builds character and community from the ground up
While most high schoolers are still asleep at 5 a.m., a dedicated group of students are already hard at work. Created in 2021, the Normal West MMA club offers students an intensive mix of combat sports, physical conditioning, and invaluable life lessons. The club is led by veteran English teacher,...
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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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Pekin City Council member David Nutter announces 2027 mayoral campaign
PEKIN (25News Now) - Pekin City Council member David Nutter announced Tuesday that he is running for mayor in the 2027 municipal election, setting up a potential rematch with incumbent Mayor Mary Burress. Nutter, who has served on the City Council since 2019, previously challenged Burress in the 2023 mayoral...
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More than a class: the impact of the vet science course at Normal West
In vet science, curriculum ranges from the nature of animal healthcare, to the welfare of animals rights. For Normal West’s vet science class, there is even some real world experiences. On ‘Whisker Wednesdays’, as they are called, LBS1 teacher Melanie Nemtusiak brings cats from Grafelman Farms Rescue, a small...
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Peoria Vietnam veteran receives free roof and gutter replacement
PEORIA (25News Now) - A Peoria veteran received a new roof and gutters at no cost this week, just in time for Veterans Day. Wallace Williams, a two-tour Vietnam veteran, was selected by Perfect Choice Home Solutions for a full roof and gutter replacement. Crews surprised Williams and his family Tuesday morning and began work.