Jaylyn Cook
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Decatur, GA, United States
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Peoria PlayHouse event brings children's stories to life
PEORIA — For decades, people of all ages have learned what a terrific and radiant pig Wilbur was by reading “Charlotte’s Web. → Read More
Wes Gray of Dunlap named Illinois Big Brother of the Year
PEORIA — Wes Gray says he has always wanted to make some sort of commitment to the youth within his community. To do so, the Dunlap resident joined → Read More
Dream Center event aims to teach youth about mental health
PEORIA — A cape is not required to be a hero to someone struggling with mental illness, local youths learned Saturday. The Healthy Heroes Expo, a → Read More
Ancestry.com research, DNA tests confirm Creve Coeur man has Minnesota half-sister
EAST PEORIA — The Internet and a bit of curiosity helped bring former strangers John Rosiak and Gail Rasmussen together. On Thursday, a DNA test → Read More
'Full Easter feast' at Wildlife Prairie Park has been bringing in families since 1978
EDWARDS — For the first time ever, Washington resident Dani Wade and her family opted to spend Easter having brunch at Wildlife Prairie Park on → Read More
It's opening day for (lion) cubs
PEORIA — After months of anticipation, the public got its first look at the Peoria Zoo’s latest additions Saturday: three energetic, → Read More
PNC Bank building houses the three oldest active elevators in Peoria
Although the history of elevators can be traced back to the Middle Ages, one wasn’t built in Peoria until the early 1900s. As time passed, and many → Read More
Hip-Hop 4 Flint event benefits residents of Michigan city facing water crisis
PEORIA — The poetic lyricism and infectious beats that power hip-hop music served as a call to action for many during Hip-Hop 4 Flint, a nationwide → Read More
Irish dance partners and roommates will compete at world championship in England
PEORIA — Michelle Holdham and Megan Harris first met when they paired as dance partners at Achill Academy of Irish Dance in Springfield. Now, almost → Read More
Thousands of meat and spinach pies served up at Lebanese Food Festival in Peoria
PEORIA — Meat pies, cabbage rolls and sweet, rich baklava were only some of the delicacies on the menu Sunday afternoon during the local Lebanese → Read More
Peoria woman reports being beaten, held against her will
PEORIA — A 26-year-old Peoria woman told police her boyfriend beat her and held her against her will from Monday night to Wednesday morning. The → Read More
Islamic Foundation of Peoria encourages people to gain knowledge of various religions in the area
PEORIA — Hundreds gathered Monday night at a local mosque to combat the continuing nationwide spread of Islamophobia by promoting peace. Imam Kamil → Read More
Peoria Reads campaign gets rocking start with story set during Vietnam War
PEORIA — Passionate storytelling and the sound of late 1960s rock ’n’ roll helped kick off the 2016 Peoria Reads campaign Sunday. During → Read More
Peorian part of group examining link between Zika virus, neurological disorder
PEORIA — As reports of Zika virus infections continue in both North and South America, health organizations have begun monitoring a potential link → Read More
African-American Hall of Fame honors 6 new members
PEORIA — The African-American Hall of Fame Museum inducted six new members during the 28th annual Red, Black and Green Ball on Saturday evening. → Read More
Elmwood student champions veterans as part of national speech contest
ELMWOOD — As a member of Elmwood High School’s speech team since freshman year, senior Deanna Cantu described her relationship with public → Read More
Local Pilots N Paws volunteer flies pets cross country
AVON — When he first received his pilot’s certification in May 2015, Avon Police Chief and part-time Peoria Park District officer Bill → Read More
New Bradley University crime prevention officer focuses on outreach
Nathan Haynes plans to work with students, faculty to build relationships → Read More
MathCounts competition really adds up
PEORIA — The 2016 Peoria Area Chapter MathCounts competition had its biggest turnout in recent years Saturday afternoon. Held at Bradley University → Read More
Acquaintance arrested in killing of 62-year-old Hayward Hudson
PEORIA — A Peoria man has been arrested in the slaying of an acquaintance, police said Wednesday. Police said Adam J. Scott, 30, of 1125 NE Glen Oak → Read More