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Pekin looks to acquire property for $3 million Broadway Street project
A road and sidewalk rehabilitation project on Broadway Street in Pekin funded by a $3 million state grant is expected to begin next year. Before that happens, the city needs to purchase about 40 pieces of property and easements, or obtain temporary easements, so required infrastructure work can be done.
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Twirl Into Decades Of Family Memories At This Unassuming Illinois Italian Restaurant In Pekin
A sandwich that shares its name with a Venetian boat has been pulling central Illinois families back to the same tables for decades. It’s called the gondola, and some folks still tie it to childhood memories from the early 1990s. The bread gets talked about just as much. It’s...
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This Tiny Illinois Diner Is Hidden Inside An Old Gas Station But Piles The Plates High
A giant Phillips 66 shield hangs on a diner wall in central Illinois, and nobody is pumping gas. The license plates and old stoplights hanging nearby make the scene even more curious, like a garage that switched careers. Calling the decor themed would be a little off, since themed suggests...
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'Times have changed': 110-year private Pekin Country Club golf course now public under new name
Pekin Country Club is now a public golf course with a new name. Marigold Meadows has emerged as the rebrand from Pekin Country Club, going from a private club to a public course on Monday, Nov. 9. The 110-year-old property, located at 310 Country Club Drive, Pekin, has been under management of co-owners and brothers, Jay and Shaun Schlosser, since April 2025. "We feel like we've done about everything we can to expand membership," Shaun Schlosser told the Journal Star, noting rates were lowered for 2026. "Long story, short, financially it's just not adding up. We just come to the conclusion that times have changed, especially in the Pekin area." Feedback regarding the condition and playability of the golf course has been overwhelming positive. However, the price tag of becoming a member — $400 a month — was potentially impeding the growth of membership. That's when Jay and Shaun decided to make a change. "We just crunched the numbers," Shaun Schlosser said. "And just decided that, 'Hey, in order for this (to be) viable business going into the future that we're going to need public play,' and we really want to embrace it. ... Preserving the golf course, it's kind
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Instant Reaction: Athens Talks State Semifinal Win Over Illini Bluffs
The Athens Warriors are bound for the 1A volleyball championship match after a three set victory over Illini Bluffs at CEFCU Arena on Friday morning. We spoke to Maddie Womble, Lydia Hart, Arabelle Cunningham and Head Coach Britani Morrison after their semifinal win. The Warriors play for a State title Saturday at 10:30 am. Our Athens volleyball coverage at State is brought to you by Goodenow Insurance for Athens, serving all your Medicare insurance needs and more.
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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...
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25 Sports Friday- November 13, 2026-Tri-Valley and Illini Bluffs battle in IHSA Volleyball state semi-finals
PEORIA (25News Now) -Tri-Valley advances to the 2A volleyball state title game. Illini Bluffs loses their semi-final match. Get 25NewsStreaming on your smart TV — it’s free and easy. Watch live newscasts, recent newscasts, top news stories, updated forecasts, local sports highlights, and exclusive content. Search “WEEK 25 News” to install.
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Pekin Daily Times to end print edition as reader habits change, costs rise
The Pekin Daily Times will cease its print edition and move to an entirely digital model beginning in January, in response to shifting reader habits and rising print costs. Like many newspapers across the country, the Daily Times has faced increased printing and delivery costs while a growing number of readers turn to digital platforms for news. The move is aimed at ensuring our long-term sustainability. The final print edition will be published Jan. 11. Subscribers will receive 24/7 access to the Pekin Daily Times and our eNewspaper, a digital replica of the newspaper on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The cost of subscriptions will be adjusted to reflect digital rates. Subscribers also will have access to the USA TODAY Network’s full suite of eNewspapers from across the country, as well as ad-free access to the USA TODAY crossword puzzle. For questions about the changes, subscribers can call customer service at 1-888-225-3993. This article originally appeared on Pekin Daily Times: Pekin Daily Times to end print edition as reader habits change, costs rise