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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 has a new public golf course as Pekin Country Club becomes Marigold Meadows
PEORIA (25News Now) -As of this week, the Pekin Country Club golf course has a new name and is no longer private. Marigold Meadows is the name for the now public golf course that has quite the reputation for it’s putting greens and fun golf course!. Get 25NewsStreaming on...
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WMBD/WYZZ
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.
Journal Star
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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Peoria’s school board votes to cut ties with an Elite-run program, replace it with district-led alternative
PEORIA (25News Now) -The Elite era in Peoria’s Public School system will come to end next month, after Monday’s close, 4-3 vote to pursue a different option for at-risk young people. Nova Academy is the name, set to use the same building now used by Elite Community Outreach,...
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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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Journal Star
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