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Four people sit on stage in armchairs having a panel discussion at a Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce event. Three women and one man are speaking, with a banner and plants visible in the background.
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Greater Peoria education, business leaders emphasize workforce readiness
Joe Deacon
Incoming Peoria Public Schools Superintendent Jerry Bell said he wants District 150 to work hand-in-hand with the business community in preparing students to meet evolving workforce needs.
Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation Thursday banning junk fees on ticket sales.
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State News
Illinois lawmakers crack down on junk fees, bots in online ticket sales
Mitchell Armentrout
Four people stand on a stage unveiling a framed document next to an American flag, with two of them holding a red cloth. Another person seated in the gallery takes a photo with a phone. A podium labeled "Peoria Riverfront Museum" is in the foreground.
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Peoria Riverfront Museum lands $1M donation, adds rare printing of Declaration of Independence
Joe Deacon
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