Leslie Renken
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Peoria City Township, IL, United States
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Peoria principal chosen as a finalist for Golden Apple leadership honor
Charter Oak Primary principal is one of six finalists nominated for the Golden Apple Award of Excellence in Leadership. → Read More
Saving this historic Tazewell County barn is part of farm's blueprint for its future
The barn sits on 100 acres that once sustained a family; today its owner is exploring ways it could be used to help sustain a community. → Read More
Caterpillar and the UAW have reached a tentative, 6-year agreement
Neither the UAW nor Caterpillar released any details about the tentative six-year labor agreement. A vote will be scheduled soon. → Read More
This popular folk rock band is heading to Peoria in June. Here's how you can get tickets
Three-time Grammy Award nominees The Avett Brothers will perform at the Peoria Civic Center Arena on June 20. → Read More
Coroner identifies woman who died in car accident in Peoria County
The 83-year-old woman who died in a car accident late Saturday has been identified as Beverly Furlong of Brimfield. → Read More
Peoria's Tuesday Morning store is closing. Here are the details
After filing for bankruptcy Feb. 14, Tuesday Morning announced the impending closure of 264 stores, including the store in Peoria. → Read More
This Peoria Heights yoga studio came out of the pandemic with a renewed spirit
Reformer Pilates and trapeze yoga are now being offered at the newly expanded Yoga Projekt in Peoria Heights. → Read More
Back on the ballot: Judge reverses decision in Peoria school board race
A judge overturned the Jan. 6 ruling by the Peoria County Electoral Board which barred Keisha Alexander’s name from the ballot → Read More
Peoria's Bed Bath & Beyond is closing
The Peoria Bed Bath & Beyond store is on the list of 150 more stores the company is closing nationwide. → Read More
A distillery is closing its Peoria location. Here's what the owner said about its future
A Peoria distillery is closing after losing its lease. The business may or may not reopen elsewhere. → Read More
Victim's identity released from fatal shooting at West Peoria gas station
Stashaun L. Wheeler of Decatur, 35, has been identified as the victim of a shooting in the parking lot of Casey's gas station in West Peoria. → Read More
Wet, heavy snow is headed to Peoria this week. Here's what to expect
Forecasters are predicting 3 to 5 inches of wet, heavy snow for Peoria overnight Tuesday into Wednesday morning. → Read More
Short and sweet tribute to an iconic Peoria philanthropist whose life was long on love
Philanthropy was a way of life for Judy Oakford. The Peorian died at age 88. → Read More
A mirrored room and a ball pit: It's all part of this selfie studio in downtown Peoria
A Pekin resident has opened a selfie studio in downtown Peoria. → Read More
At risk and underserved: Mental health clients struggle to find services in the Peoria area
A variety of issues, including a nationwide psychiatrist shortage, have made it challenging to get mental health services in the Peoria area. → Read More
KDB Group 're-evaluating' projects in the Peoria area
KDB Group has announced plans to reevaluate operations in the Peoria area. → Read More
Clerical errors prompt a ruling in favor of incumbent Peoria school board candidate
Clerical errors will keep the name of a Peoria school board candidate off the ballot in April → Read More
Peoria couple celebrating 75 years of marriage shares memories of old Peoria
While dating in the mid-1940s, Albert and Evelyn Dorich saw movies at the Madison Theater and ate at the East Peoria Steak 'n Shake → Read More
'Looking like one of the biggest storms of the year': Snow, extreme cold headed to Peoria
Snow and bone-chilling temperatures: "A heck of a storm" is heading toward the Midwest, and could have a serious impact on the Peoria area. → Read More
Residents of 59 rental units on Peoria's East Bluff will get an extra month before vacating homes
The City of Peoria stepped in to buy a little more time for the tenants of 59 East Bluff rental Units who were given notice to vacate their homes. → Read More