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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...
Journal Star
Cockroaches and leaks: Peoria County food inspections for October 2026
The Peoria City/County Health Department conducts food inspections for a wide range of establishments in the area. Inspections look for issues that could contribute to the spread of foodborne illness , as well as general cleanliness and maintenance of the establishment. The Journal Star examined routine inspections for restaurants, mobile establishments and bars in Peoria County. There were 107 inspections for these categories in October. The establishments listed below received either no violations or enough violations to warrant a warning from the health department. A section on establishments with 10 or more violations total − with no warning comment − is also included. According to the Peoria City/County Health Department, "inspections only provide a snapshot of a food establishment's practices, as they are based on what is seen at the time of the inspection." More: Downtown Peoria business now aims to open in early 2027 Terminology used by the health department Core violation: These violations relate to "general sanitation, operational controls, sanitation standard operating procedures (SSOPs), facilities or structures, equipment design, or general maintenance," according to the health department. Priority foundation violation: These violations could lead to priority violations if they are not corrected. Priority violation: These violations are considered
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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
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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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Chris Yates’ bold prediction for the 2026-2027 winter season
PEORIA, ILL. (WMBD) — Up until recently, it’s been a very warm Fall in central Illinois. We experienced one of the warmest Octobers on record and our first freeze came three weeks later than what climatology would suggest is “normal”. Seasonal forecasting is always a challenging endeavor, even more so in a year where we’ve […]
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These 6 Illinois Family Steakhouses Still Toss A Salad Bar In With Every Steak
Remember when a steak dinner came with a trip to the salad bar, and nobody had to pay extra for it? That tradition is still alive in a handful of Illinois towns, from Peoria to Pinckneyville. The six family-friendly steakhouses below pair real grilled steaks with salad bars you can...
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IHSA football live streams: Where to watch 2026 quarterfinal games
Illinois high school football kicks off its quarterfinal playoff games on Friday, Nov. 13. If you're not able to make it out to one of the many games across the Peoria area, there's always an opportunity to watch via live streaming. Here's how to watch some select games. Some links may require download of an app or signing up for a paid subscription. Not all schools provide live streams. The Journal Star will present its weekend high school football experience with live coverage and updates of Peoria-area and statewide games on Saturday, a live score list, feature story from a selected game and takeaways from the night and more. We'll have pictures and highlights videos, too. Just tap pjstar.com . 2026 Illinois high school football playoff streaming schedule: Quarterfinal 2026 IHSA quarterfinal streaming schedule Class 1A #4 Clifton Central (10-1) at #1 Heyworth (11-0), 2 p.m. Saturday | Tap here to watch #1 Mt. Sterling Brown County (11-0) at #5 Camp Point Central (10-1), 1 p.m. Saturday | Tap here to watch #11 Fulton (9-3) at #2 Stockton (10-1), 1 p.m. or 5 p.m. Saturday | Tap here to watch Class 2A #4 Nashville (9-2) at #1 Johnston City (11-0),
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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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The Seafood At This Hidden Gem Restaurant In Illinois Is Absolutely Out-Of-This-World
There are moments in life that divide everything into “before” and “after,” and eating at the Fish House in Peoria, Illinois is one of them. This hidden gem has been quietly serving some of the most extraordinary seafood in the entire Midwest, and it’s about time the rest of the world found out about it.
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Property taxes will be raised at Downtown Peoria building for repairs
PEORIA — Downtown Peoria's Twin Towers Condominiums will be the recipient of a city-backed loan proposal to help fund needed repairs to the buildings. The Peoria City Council on Tuesday night approved a plan to raise property taxes on residents of the Twin Towers Condominium Association to repay a $2.5 million loan that will be given to the towers via a private loan from a banking institution. A deal with a private institution is still being worked out to back the loan, city officials said Tuesday. Peoria's involvement in the plan consists of collecting the property taxes via a special-service area. More: Proposal to increase taxes at Peoria condo building set for hearing The money loaned to the Twin Towers will be used to make much needed repairs to the buildings' parking garage, roof, HVAC, electrical and fire suppression system. The complex does not have the cash on hand to make the repairs itself. The Twin Towers opened in 1984. To repay the loan, the property taxes of residents at the towers will be increased. The extra property tax fee levied would not be allowed to exceed $2.75 of every $100 of equalized assessed value. The deal runs through 2046.
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Pet of the Week: Meet Shelby
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) – Shelby is certainly on the larger side but that doesn’t stop her from making friends everywhere she goes. She does need to lose some weight in order to stay healthy. She’s roughly five years old so she’s been spayed. She’ll need to go to a home that’s dedicated to helping her […]