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        • East Peoria Carnival May 22-26 in Festival Building parking lot May. 15, 2013
          The annual East Peoria Carnival will take place May 22 through 26 in the parking lot at the Festival Building, 2200 E. Washington St.
          A young girl enjoys a ride at the East Peoria carnival last year.
        • East Peoria police participating in TIP-A-COP fundraiser May 20 for Special Olympics May. 15, 2013
          A TIP-A-COP fundraising night for Special Olympics Illinois will take place from 5-8 p.m. May 20 at Buffalo Wild Wings in East Peoria.
        • Local pilot helps rescue animals through Pilots N Paws May. 15, 2013
          Rob Wahmann is passionate about flying and animals. He has found a way to combine the two through an organization called Pilots N Paws.
          Local pilot Rob Wahmann, center, poses with Sadie, a coonhound, he helped transport. Sadie came from a rescue group in Albuquerque, N.M. Wahmann flew the second half of the trip to Decatur. Sadie was adopted by Andrew Hague, left, who lives in Decatur. Pictured at far right is Hague’s friend Pam Hood.
        • Raiders maintain boys tennis spot May. 15, 2013
          East Peoria finished what it started Friday.
          East Peoria senior Eli Dixon placed fourth in No. 2 singles, which was higher than he was seeded, Friday at the Mid-Illini Conference boys tennis tournament at Dunlap. The Raiders finished third as a team.
        • VFW Post 2078 to conduct Memorial Day ceremony May. 15, 2013
          The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2078 will conduct a ceremony for Memorial Day at 11 a.m. May 25.
          The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2078 conducts a Memorial Ceremony in the VFW portion of Fondulac Cemetery every year.
        • Marathon shutting down Bob Michel Bridge May. 13, 2013
          EAST PEORIA – The Bob Michel Bridge over the Illinois River will be closed to all traffic from 6:30 until 9 a.m. Sunday, May 19 due to the River City Marathon, according to the East Peoria Police Department.
        • Charges in attempted child snatching will be filed Monday May. 13, 2013
          A registered sex offender will appear in Tazewell County court Monday after postal workers in East Peoria thwarted his alleged kidnapping of a 10-year-old boy behind the city's post office Friday.
        • Statehouse Insider: Two pension plans. Now what? May. 11, 2013
          Now that the Illinois House has passed a comprehensive pension reform plan, the Senate is back in the crosshairs of the debate.
          Illinois State Capitol, Springfield
        • Congratulate your graduate May. 9, 2013
          Congratulate your senior with an ad plus their picture in the TimesNewspapers under the graduation class pictures running May 22. Cost is $29 for the full-color ad.Click the graduation form link at left and...
        • Raider baseball team handcuffs Dunlap offense May. 8, 2013
          East Peoria continued its climb up the Mid-Illini Conference baseball ladder April 29.
          Michael Walker, an East Peoria senior, slides safely into third base during an April baseball game. On Monday, the Raiders
        • Three sets of mother-daughter teams work at East Peoria salon May. 8, 2013
          Most mothers who have grown daughters talk on the phone or see each other for dinner once in a while. When Mother’s Day rolls around, they make it a point to get together for the special occasion.
          Gina White owns Pamper Me Please. Her daughter Rachelle Stokes works at the salon doing nails. The two said they are the best of friends and even live close to each other.
        • Murder victim's mother points to Johnson May. 7, 2013
          PEKIN — James Johnson's attorney, Larry Smith of Chicago, told the jury hearing his murder trial last week that the only witness it should believe is the mother of victim Justin Siebenthal.
          Johnson
        • Landslide victims to appear before City Council for second time May. 7, 2013
          EAST PEORIA — For the second consecutive Tuesday, the victims of the April 18 landslide that forced the mandated evacuation of houses on Kaitlin Court and Sunnybrook Drive will ask the City Council for assistance.
        • July 4 festivities include fireworks, .38 Special concert May. 7, 2013
          PEORIA — For the third straight year, the UnityPoint Health-Methodist Red White and Boom will feature a pyrotechnics show with a six-figure cost for fireworks.
        • Stamp Out Hunger food drive set for Saturday May. 7, 2013
          Campbell Soup Company will join forces with the National Association of Letter Carriers Saturday to support Feeding America and help Stamp Out Hunger across America.To participate in the Stamp Out Hunger food drive, residents are encouraged to leave a sturdy bag containing non-perishable foods, such...
        • A day in Springfield with State Rep. Mike Unes May. 7, 2013
          On May 1, I took a field trip to Springfield to hang out with state Rep. Mike Unes, R-East Peoria. Unes represents the 91st District, which largely covers East Peoria.
          State Rep. Mike Unes, R-East Peoria, stands in his office in Springfield.
        • Statehouse Insider: Pension reform ball now in Senate's court May. 4, 2013
          Now that the Illinois House has passed a comprehensive pension reform plan, the Senate is back in the crosshairs of the debate.
          Illinois State Capitol, Springfield
        • State Fire Marshal gives arson prevention tips May. 3, 2013
          SPRINGFIELD – The Office of the State Fire Marshal joins the national efforts to engage residents in local efforts to reduce arson incidents and educate the community on how to play a key role in creating a safer home environment.
        • Clean Sweep Using Rain Date May. 3, 2013
          The city's Clean Sweep has been postponed due to rain. The event that would have been this Saturday, is now from 8-11 a.m. May 18. Volunteers are needed. Call Barb at 698-4717.
        • Flower sale May 4 for East Peoria residents May. 3, 2013
          A flower sale will take place from 8 a.m.-noon May 4 at the Festival Building. The event is for East Peoria residents only.
        • Raiders continue league climb May. 2, 2013
          East Peoria's fabulous boys tennis season stayed on track April 24.
          East Peoria senior Calen Crim makes a backhand return April 24 during No. 1 singles play in a Mid-Illini Conference boys tennis match at Illinois Central College. The Raiders doubled up Washington, 6-3.
        • Congratulate your graduate May. 2, 2013
          Congratulate your senior with an ad plus their picture in the East Peoria Times-Courier under the graduation class pictures running May 22. Cost is $29 for the full-color ad. Click the graduation form link at left and...
        • East Peoria gets even May. 1, 2013
          East Peoria had an early lead April 22, but the Limestone baseball team came back.
          The East Peoria baseball team split its Mid-Illini Conference baseball series with Canton after posting an 8-6 home win Thursday at Dave Rodgers Field. Senior Matt Rundle reaches for a throw as a Little Giant baserunner dives back.
        • Congratulate your graduate Apr. 30, 2013
          Congratulate your senior with an ad plus their picture in the East Peoria Times-Courier under the graduation class pictures running May 22. Cost is $29 for the full-color ad. Click the graduation form link at left and...
        • Mid-Illini girls track and field meet moved up Apr. 30, 2013
          The Mid-Illini Conference girls track and field meet will be a day earlier.
        • Landslide victims given 15 days to find solution Apr. 30, 2013
          EAST PEORIA —The victims of the landslide almost two weeks ago that left four homes dangerously close to the edge of a deep ravine were given 15 days to fix the complicated problem that may not be fixable or face the possibility of having their houses demolished by the city at the owners’ expense.
        • Shoot for the Cure returns May 4 Apr. 28, 2013
          Peoria Skeet and Trap Club is targeting a cure for breast cancer by hosting the second annual Shoot for the Cure, benefiting the Susan G. Komen Memorial Affiliate.
        • Flood warning continues today, April 26 Apr. 26, 2013
          The Flood Warning continues for the Illinois River near Peoria, according to the National Weather Service.
        • Fish fry at UAW Hall April 28 Apr. 26, 2013
          There will be a fish fry from noon-3 p.m. April 28 at the UAW Local 974, 3025 Springfield Road.
        • Caterpillar to reopen East Peoria campus Sunday Apr. 25, 2013
          EAST PEORIA —Caterpillar Inc. will reopen its East Peoria campus Sunday for third shift.The company says it will notify employees if they are expected to report to work before Sunday night. East Peoria employees can call the Employee Hotline (1-877-336-5569) for further updates.
        • East Peoria families displaced by flood Apr. 24, 2013
          EAST PEORIA —The first of a continuing string of bad news announcements came late Thursday night when city officials told Joshua and Rachel Allen that their home was not safe to be in, and that they had 20 to 30 minutes to pack up and leave.
          This home at 120 Kaitlin Court in East Peoria, along with the two other adjoining homes and a home nearby at 220 Sunnybrook Drive, are sealed off as unsafe after a massive landslide this week took away most of the hill that makes up the backyard. Fences, trees, retaining walls and other debris collected in the bottom of the ravine. Typically, landslide insurance would cover the damage, but few home owners carry the policy.
        • Bestselling nutrition author to speak at ICC May 2 Apr. 24, 2013
          Even though he is a New York Times bestselling author, Dr. Neal Barnard is humble about it.Barnard, who lives in Washington, D.C., will speak at Illinois Central College’s Performing Arts Center from 7-9 p.m. May 2 about his latest book, “Power Foods for the Brain,” which he will also sign after a purchase.
          Dr. Neal Barnard, a bestselling nutrition author, will speak about his latest book at Illinois Central College May 2.
        • East Peoria flood update: April 24, 2013 Apr. 24, 2013
          EAST PEORIA – Subject to any changing conditions, East Peoria city officials suggest that the voluntary evacuation of the Richland Farms area continue until the Illinois River water level recedes to 28 feet. The river is at 29.2 feet.
        • East Peoria boys tennis team drops Dunlap Apr. 24, 2013
          For the first time since Dunlap joined the Mid-Illini Conference, it lost to the East Peoria boys tennis team.The Raiders’ breakthrough victory April 16, a 6-3 decision made possible by three doubles wins, came on the Eagles’ home court.
        • Road closures due to flooding (week of April 22) Apr. 22, 2013
          The following is a list of recently opened and closed state roads, provided by the Illinois Department of Transportation. They are current as of about 12:30 p.m. Thursday.Open:· IL 29 southbound and one lane northbound, ¼ mile...
          Traveling took a little longer on Illinois Route 29 Monday between Caterpillar in Mossville and Cedar Hills Drive. (Photo courtesy of Chris Reaska)
        • Flood updates: city of East Peoria Apr. 22, 2013
          These flood updates are provided by the city of East Peoria.
          The area near Steak
        • City's public works crew working to get portion of Camp Street opened Apr. 22, 2013
          East Peoria Director of Public Works Steve Ferguson is optimistic that a portion of Camp Street will be opened soon.
          A pump is being used to pump water off Camp Street into Farm Creek.
        • Corps activates Emergency Operations Center to provide flood-fight support Apr. 22, 2013
          ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (April 19) – In response to National Weather Service forecasts predicting the potential for major flooding in areas along the Upper Mississippi and Illinois rivers and their tributaries, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, activated its Emergency Operations Center on Wednesday, April 17.
        • City officials ask residents to prepare for flooding in certain areas Apr. 22, 2013
          EAST PEORIA —The Army Corps of Engineers has rated East Peoria's levee in good shape, city officials said Sunday, adding that the Illinois River is expected to crest at 30 feet at 3 p.m. Tuesday.
        • East Peoria levee in good shape, says Corps of Engineers Apr. 21, 2013
          EAST PEORIA – With the Illinois River expected to crest at 30 feet at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Army Corps of Engineers officials have rated East Peoria’s levee in good shape.That news was announced during a meeting attended by city officials at the Tazewell County Emergency Management Agency in Tremont Sunday afternoon.
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