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The exterior of the entry area, room windows and rooftop signage of the Par-A-Dice Hotel in East Peoria.
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Split Peoria City Council rejects settlement with Par-A-Dice over $160M redevelopment plan
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A possible agreement between the City of Peoria and the parent company of the Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino was voted down Monday, leaving the city open to contesting plans for a $160 million overhaul of the existing riverboat gambling venue in East Peoria.
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Peoria County Sheriff’s Office names deputy wounded in shooting
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Moderator Roberta Parks from the League of Women Voters of Greater Peoria speaks during a Peoria Public Schools school board candidate forum Saturday. The candidates are (from left) Andy Diaz, David Daye, Doug Shannon and Sarah Howard.
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Peoria school board candidates question superintendent search process
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