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A Peoria native and prominent dermatologist are haggling in court over a book. Here's why
PEORIA – It's the dream of any aspiring author to write and publish a book. Aaron Warr seemed to have much bigger dreams when he published "The Drive" in 2021. Warr wanted the book to be a sort of modern-day version of "The Great Gatsby," a look into the lifestyles of the city's...
Dozens of veterans in Central Illinois rode across town for the “Vets 4 Vets Coalition”
BARTONVILLE (25News Now) - Many veterans gathered in Bartonville for a motorcycle and bike ride throughout Peoria County for the Vets 4 Vets Coalition fundraiser. This event is dedicated to helping local veterans in need by raising funds going toward those who served and local veteran charities. The ride kicked...
Wake Up Tri-Counties First Choice Health Clinics with RaeAnn Tucker
RaeAnn Tucker with the Henry and Stark Health Departments joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to talk about the open house at the First Choice Health Clinic in Toulon on August 2nd. You can visit the Toulon First Choice Health Clinic on Friday, July 26th, to meet the team and get health information during Old Settlers Days. You can get to know the team at the Toulon clinic and feel safer using the facility for your medical needs. The First Choice Health Clinics in Kewanee, Colona, and Toulon are taking appointments for school physicals and vaccinations. You can get certified copies of your birth certificate dating back to 1971 for $13 for the first copy and $6 for additional copies, at the Kewanee location.
Peoria County looks to write off remaining $1.4 million in Heddington Oaks debt
Peoria County is moving to finally close the books on the Heddington Oaks nursing home. The West Peoria facility closed nearly four years ago, but the county is still owed some $1.4 million in outstanding debts. Heather McCord is the county's chief financial officer. "We've had a lot of different...
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