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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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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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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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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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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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The uncertain future of Elite and its role in Peoria Public Schools
Peoria Public Schools voted 4-3 to replace the long-standing Elite Community Outreach Game Changers program with a new in-house initiative called NOVA Academy following a compliance audit by the Peoria County Regional Superintendent of Education.
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25 Sports High School Wednesday- College scholarship signing day
PEORIA (25News Now) -Central Illinois prep stars announce their college sports choices. 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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'Store closing' sign up at Northwoods Mall shop amid Chapter 11 filing
PEORIA − A bold “store closing” sign hangs in the window of The Children’s Place at Northwoods Mall, accompanied by other signs proclaiming “Everything must go!” and “Nothing held back!” On Nov. 8, The Children’s Place, Inc. voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 protections under the United States Bankruptcy Code. A page about the filing noted all sales are final. Discounts are posted above clothes racks throughout the store, with some items marked up to 60% off. Many sections currently sit at 25% off. “It's a shame, you know, like they're going to really be missed,” said Northwoods Mall General Manager Julie Revallo. More: 'Ongoing transition' leads to store closure at Peoria's Northwoods Mall She remembers shopping at the storefront to find outfits for her children, adding the brand became “a pillar to the community” for back-to-school shopping during its more than two decades at Northwoods. The Journal Star’s records note the brand’s presence at the mall as far back as November 1998 when the company was looking to hire managers and salespeople. News of the closure came as a surprise over the weekend, Revallo said, with employees unsure of when the final day will be. Also at Northwoods Mall: New
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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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Here’s when Peoria’s yard waste collection season comes to an end
PEORIA (25News Now) - If fall yard work is still on your to-do list, the City of Peoria says now is the time to get it done. The city’s seasonal yard waste collection program will end after the week of Dec. 7 through Dec. 11, giving residents about a month to rake leaves, trim branches and prepare their yards for winter. Yard waste is collected on the same day as regular trash pickup.
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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 […]