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East Peoria Voice

In-Print February 2025

East Peoria Fire Department’s Recent Ice Rescue Training

Feb 12, 2025 11:46AM

The pond at EastSide Centre recently froze enough for the East Peoria Fire Department to conduct ice rescue training.

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Recipe of the Month – French Toast Casserole

Feb 12, 2025 11:44AM

This French Toast Casserole is crisp on top while soft and moist in the middle, coming fresh out of the oven with the aroma of maple syrup and pecans that will have the whole house eager for a bite.

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FINANCIAL FOCUS® When Is a Good Time for Roth Conversion?

Feb 12, 2025 11:33AM ● By Edward Jones for Shaun Lewis

In life, you often get second chances — and the same is true with investing. To illustrate: You might not have been able to contribute to a Roth IRA during your working years due to your income level, but you may get that opportunity as you near retirement, or even when you are retired — through a Roth conversion.

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TP&W Illinois River Bridge

Feb 12, 2025 11:30AM ● By Robert Cole, President, East Peoria Historical Society

Peoria area’s first railroad bridge, owned by the Peoria and Oquawka Railroad, spanned the Illinois River from near where Steak ’n Shake is now located on the east bank to the foot of Walnut Street on the Peoria bank.

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LevelUp Yields Better Gardening in Central Illinois

Feb 12, 2025 11:26AM ● By Scott Fishel

“We have everything you need to grow anything you want,” is how Steve Epley describes LevelUp Seed and Garden Supply, 408 Riverside Dr., East Peoria. Established in 2021, the store is one of two operated by Steve and Ashley Epley.

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Letter From the Mayor, John Kahl

Feb 12, 2025 11:24AM ● By John Kahl, Mayor of East Peoria

The commission form of government is a rare form of municipal government that originated in Galveston, Texas in 1901. In a commission form of government, voters elect a small commission, typically five members on an at-large basis, to serve on the governing board.

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Looking For Tazewell County Korean War Veterans

Feb 12, 2025 11:23AM

This summer will mark the 75th Anniversary of the Korean War. As such, the Tazewell County Clerk & Recorder of Deeds Office is preparing to recognize our Tazewell County Korean War Veterans.

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Fire Chief Zimmerman Works to Build and Sustain Confidence

Feb 12, 2025 11:22AM ● By Scott Fishel

Most people take fire protection for granted. In fact, most residents can live in a community for decades and never need to call 911 for a medical emergency or fire. But if you are ever in an emergency situation, you want to feel confident that, when you do make that call, help will be on the way.

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