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East Peoria Voice

In-Print January 2025

Fon du Lac Park District Receives $600,000 Grant

Jan 15, 2025 03:46PM

Fon du Lac Park District has been selected to receive a $600,000 Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) grant from the State of Illinois. This grant money will be used for Park improvements and the revitalization of Neumann Park in East Peoria.

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10 Risk Factors for Opioid Addiction and How to Prevent It

Jan 15, 2025 03:44PM ● By MedMark Treatment Center

Opioid use disorder, often referred to as “opioid addiction” or “opioid dependence,” is a medical condition characterized by a pattern of opioid use that has become problematic in an individual’s life.

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Scout On In Central Illinois – Scouts Are Not Afraid to Get Dirty!

Jan 15, 2025 03:41PM ● By Scott Fishel

You know who Mike Rowe is, right? He’s not from around here, but some of his ideas and efforts are having an impact on Scouting and Scouts in Central Illinois.

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Dogs and Winter Weather

Jan 15, 2025 03:39PM ● By Raymond J. Ramirez DVM, Lakeview Veterinary Clinic

I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! In our house, we celebrated with one daughter home from MN (she works at Mayo Clinic), and then we visited our daughter in Marshfield, WI just before the snow hit!

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Winners Named in Outdoor Decoration Contest

Jan 15, 2025 03:38PM

Ten holiday decorated properties have been designated the winners of the 2024 Christmas Splendor Exterior Decorating Contest, an East Peoria Festival of Lights event sponsored by the East Peoria Beautification Commission.

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Groundbreaking Ceremony for New EP Police Headquarters

Jan 15, 2025 03:35PM

A new era for the East Peoria Police Department has started with the Dec. 20 groundbreaking ceremony for its new police station. The new police headquarters will be located at 500 W. Camp St., across from the intersection of West Camp and Clock Tower Drive.

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Troop 178’s Annual Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction

Jan 15, 2025 03:34PM

Scouts BSA Troop 178’s annual spaghetti dinner and silent auction fundraiser will be on January 25, 2025, from 4 to 8 p.m., at the Morton United Methodist Church, 420 N. Tennessee Ave., Morton.

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New and Notable at Fondulac District Library

Jan 15, 2025 03:31PM

FDL now offers Yoto Mini audio players and audio cards for checkout! This new collection offers another fun format for kids to enjoy stories and music from the library at home or on-the-go.

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Unlocking Business Potential: The East Peoria Chamber of Commerce

Jan 15, 2025 03:28PM ● By Amber Scarbeary, Office Manager East Peoria Chamber of Commerce

In today’s competitive business environment, local chambers of commerce play a pivotal role in fostering growth and collaboration. The East Peoria Chamber of Commerce stands out as a vital resource for businesspersons in the community aimed at helping businesses not only connect but thrive.

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Kiwanis Delivers Holiday Meals

Jan 15, 2025 03:12PM

Members of the East Peoria Kiwanis Club collected and delivered food to shut-ins in the Richland Farms area in East Peoria on December 11. The Central Illinois KIDZ for Cue Sports Kiwanis Club raised $4,000 for the food drive and Richland Farms Community Center served as a distribution point.

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