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Peoria Historical Society makes efforts to revive memories of a lost neighborhood
Collin Schopp
The Peoria Historical Society is hosting a series of events to reignite memories of a neighborhood lost to time.
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Peoria International Airport sets all-time travel record in March
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Tazewell County state's attorney files murder charges in rural Pekin double fatal shooting
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That’s a wrap on the WCBU Spring Fund Drive! We really appreciate everyone who stepped up to fully fund this station and get us to our $60,000 goal.

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