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East Peoria Voice

In-Print December 2024

Christmas Trees Can Be Recycled or Landfilled

Dec 10, 2024 09:59AM

Residents can dispose of live Christmas trees in two ways: send it to the landfill or recycle it.

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Financial Focus – Consider Tax-Smart Charitable Gifts

Dec 10, 2024 09:50AM ● By Edward Jones for Shaun Lewis

As we enter the annual season of giving, you might be thinking of charities you wish to support. But you also might be wondering how to gain some tax benefits from your gifts.

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Recipe of the Month – Sweetpotato Breakfast Bake

Dec 10, 2024 09:47AM

Starting a journey toward better health and wellness can begin the same way you can (and should) start each day: with a nutritious breakfast.

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Local Veterans Honored

Dec 10, 2024 09:43AM ● By JL Shannon

Five local veterans received patriotic quilts at the Peoria Public Library downtown branch on Nov. 18. The national organization Quilts of Valor presents hand-sewn quilts to veterans touched by war to bring them comfort and to show appreciation of their service, said Jan Copeland, one of two Illinois state coordinators for the organization.

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Lake Erie Coal Mine

Dec 10, 2024 09:41AM ● By Robert Cole, President, East Peoria Historical Society

Beneath much of Illinois lies a black treasure—coal. Illinois coal deposits began to form more than 300 million years ago during the Pennsylvanian Period when the land that is now Illinois was near the equator.

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New and Notable at Fondulac District Library – Fondulac District Library Has a New Website!

Dec 10, 2024 09:39AM

Based on a survey asking about the use of its site, the library has designed a new site with improved navigation, increased accessibility, and user-friendly features to help the community get the most from their library experience.

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Letter From the Mayor, John Kahl

Dec 10, 2024 09:37AM ● By John Kahl

As we bid farewell to 2024 and look forward to ringing in the new year, I would like to share some of what our team has accomplished this year. The City has taken many strides this year toward improving its aging infrastructure and modernizing its aging facilities.

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In the Spotlight – Shaun Lewis: Financial Services Build on a Life of Helping Others

Dec 10, 2024 09:34AM ● By Scott Fishel

The way Shaun Lewis approaches his career as a financial advisor, “Everybody has a unique story. I try to help them make sense of where they’re at and where they’re going.”

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New Community Brand for East Peoria

Dec 10, 2024 09:23AM ● By Ty Livingston Director of Planning & Community Development

For the past 40 years, the City of East Peoria has utilized the familiar red and blue “EP” for its logo. To be sure, it has served the City well in its representation. However, in that same 40 years, the City has evolved and has become a regional destination for area residents, as well as tourists from outside of the area.

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