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In-Print November 2025

41st Annual Parade of Lights set for November 22nd

Nov 13, 2025 10:32AM

41 years ago, East Peoria Festival of Lights organizers wondered if anyone would attend a nighttime outdoor parade in November. What was conceived as a one-time event is now the 41st Annual Parade of Lights, kicking off the East Peoria Festival of Lights, at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22.

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East Peoria Free Store Seeks Warmth as Winter Approaches

Nov 13, 2025 10:30AM

Enough Stuff, East Peoria’s unique non-profit “free store,” is issuing a call to the community as temperatures begin to drop. The organization, which provides donated household goods and clothing at no cost to area families and individuals, is seeking blankets, coats, and cold-weather gear to prepare for the coming winter.

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Illinois Central College Honors Alumni Award Winners Rick Swan and Jazmine Stubblefield at Annual Community Celebration

Nov 13, 2025 10:28AM ● By Amanda Lewis

The Illinois Central College (ICC) Educational Foundation announced the winners of their 2025 awards at their annual Community Celebration event on Tuesday, October 29, at the Peoria Civic Center.

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Tazewell County Bicentennial – Recognizing Tazewell County Clerk – Part 4

Nov 13, 2025 10:27AM

As Tazewell County approaches our Bicentennial in April of 2027, current Tazewell County Clerk John C. Ackerman and former County Clerk Christie A. Webb will be honoring and recognizing the previous 22 community leaders to have held this position.

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Scout On In Central Illinois – A White Sash, a Red Arrow, and a Commitment to Service

Nov 13, 2025 10:25AM ● By Scott Fishel

At the 2016 Blair Atholl International Patrol Jamborette in Scotland, I met a young Scottish Scout who asked if I was one of the “Red Arrow Guys.” Confused, I asked her to explain. She proceeded to me about visiting a Scout camp in Florida and being given a white sash with an embroidered red arrow.

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CIRT Christmas Open House

Nov 12, 2025 04:33PM

Join Central Illinois Riding Therapy (CIRT) for a festive evening at their Christmas Open House on Friday, December 5, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM, at 305 Neumann Drive, East Peoria. Enjoy cookies, visit with Santa, and watch as his elves hand out a special gift to our riders!

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Leadership School 2025: A Huge Success!

Nov 12, 2025 04:28PM

Learning, Growing, Leading: Our recent Leadership School brought together local professionals for eight powerful sessions covering:

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Preparing for the Future: What Every Veteran and Family Should Know About Burial Benefits

Nov 12, 2025 04:26PM ● By Gary Dieters, Gary Deiters Funeral Home and Cremation Services

Veterans have served and sacrificed for the citizens of the United States, and the nation honors their commitment not only in life but also in death. Burial rights for veterans are an essential part of the benefits provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and other federal, state, and local agencies.

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2025 Cops & Rodders Trunk-or-Treat Event

Nov 12, 2025 04:25PM

The Festival of Lights floats made a special appearance at this year’s Cops & Rodders Trunk-or-Treat event, adding some extra sparkle to the fun! East Peoria Police Officers joined in the Halloween spirit, handing out loads of candy to excited trick-or-treaters and helping make the evening a sweet success for families throughout the community.

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Coats4Kids – Drop-off at City Hall

Nov 12, 2025 04:17PM

This season, City Hall will be a public donation site for Salvation Army’s Coats4Kids. A bin has been placed in the Civic Plaza Atrium and will be regularly maintained. According to the Salvation Army, 2 in 5 children go without weather-appropriate gear every winter.

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