These real estate transactions, recorded the week of Jan. 22, are compiled from information on file with Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford counties. They represent sales of $78,000 or more. PEORIA COUNTY 3444 W. Dorchester Ridge, Unit D., Peoria: Daniel R. Gillette to Fahad Farooq, $85,000. 1907 W. Austin Drive, Peoria: Karal Brumzick to Steve Herrera, […]
The RoomPlace store in Peoria’s Northwoods Mall is closing, the furniture and mattress retailer announced in a Friday news release. Dates for the closing had not yet been determined. The century-old Chicago-based retailer said its voluntary Chapter 11 restructuring plan will refocus its efforts on strengthening its 18 Chicagoland stores. RoomPlace is also shuttering stores […]
An 8-year-old boy died after being run over by a car in Peoria on Thursday, according to police. Police said they responded to an accident near 124th Avenue and West Gentle Rain Drive on Thursday at about 3:13 p.m. A preliminary investigation showed the child left the vehicle while it was still in motion and […]
These real estate transactions, recorded the week of Jan. 15, are compiled from information on file with Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford counties. They represent sales of $78,000 or more. PEORIA COUNTY 1534 W. Woodside Drive, Dunlap: Fred L. and Donna J. Foutz to RJ Rose LLC, $82,500. 804 NE Perry Ave., Peoria: Salem Brothers Enterprises […]
Peoria Unified School District is inviting residents without school-age children to participate in a four-part program that will explore district operations and correct misinformation. The Retiree Leadership Academy launches on Feb. 7 and will meet once a month through May, culminating in a graduation ceremony alongside high school students at State Farm Stadium. Courses will […]
In late December, Thyme Kitchen & Craft Beer announced an updated menu featuring 11 new dishes. The restaurant – situated in Peoria’s Warehouse District – wrote that the refreshed menu was “already getting great feedback!” in a social media post on Dec. 30. More: New $27M residential development proposed for Peoria’s Warehouse District What new […]
Terry Beachler, the second-generation owner of Beachler’s Vehicle Care and Repair in Peoria, has died at 77. Beachler was a fun-loving, gregarious and outgoing business owner in Peoria who was adored by his customers, his son, Brett Beachler, told the Journal Star. Terry Beachler made a name for himself in Peoria for not just running […]
The Peoria area is rife with rib options. Here are the top three picks in the ribs category as voted by readers in the 2023 Official Community’s Choice Awards: Winner: The Blue Duck Barbecue Tavern 212 SW Water St., Suite B, Peoria (309) 981-5801 blueduckbarbecue.com More: Dining Out: Good food makes new riverfront restaurant, The Blue […]
PEORIA – Great views dominated the list of amenities in the most expensive homes sold in Peoria County in November. Several were built on the bluff in Peoria Heights, and another from a different era took advantage of the river view off Glen Oak Avenue. There were also a couple homes built on lakes. Sale […]
If you’re looking for a grocery store around Peoria, several options were available in the “Community’s Choice” shopping competition. Here are the top grocery stores as voted by the readers: Winner: Aldi 3420 W. University St., Peoria 9129 N. Allen Road, Peoria 251 Clock Tower Drive, East Peoria 3701 S. Airport Road, Bartonville 1997 Freedom […]
If you’re looking for a women’s clothing store around Peoria, several options were available in the “Community’s Choice” shopping competition. Here are the top women’s clothing stores as voted by the readers: Winner: Curvology 4703 N. University St., Peoria (309) 643-1472 www.mycurvology.com Peoria salons: 3 of the best hair salons around the Peoria area as […]
A suspect has been arrested in a 2019 shooting death in Peoria. Lionell L. Harris was held Wednesday on charges of first-degree murder and home invasion, the Peoria Police Department said in a Thursday news release. Harris, 31, was already in custody at the Peoria County Jail on unrelated charges. On Feb. 6, 2019, police […]