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In The Spotlight – Illini Non-Emergency Patient Transport Help is on the Way

Nov 12, 2025 04:03PM ● By Alex Germanis

When some medical needs arise, they may not exactly constitute a dire emergency. Calling 911 can sometimes feel like overkill.

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Letter From the Mayor, John Kahl

Nov 12, 2025 04:01PM

While this is certainly one of my least favorite subjects to touch on, the time has come for the various taxing bodies (districts) to adopt their annual property tax levy. In Illinois, the property tax levy is the total amount of revenue that the local taxing bodies request to be collected on their behalf through property taxes to fund their operations and services.

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Eastlight Theatre Volunteers Bring Joseph to the Stage for 30 Years

Nov 12, 2025 04:00PM ● By Scott Fishel

It may not be possible to make a living as an actor in East Peoria. But as Aaron Wargo, director of Eastlight Theatre’s annual production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat knows, it is possible to make a life. After more than 30 years, community theater has become his passion.

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October 2025 Issue

Oct 14, 2025 10:07AM

Read the October, 2025 edition of The East Peoria Hometown Voice Newspaper.

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Levee Park Opens Splash Pad With Ribbon Cutting September 3

Oct 13, 2025 02:35PM

The East Peoria Community Foundation and the City of East Peoria officially dedicated and opened Levee Park and Splash Pad to the community at a public Ribbon Cutting on Tuesday, September 3.

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Festival of Lights Season Approaches – Celebrating 41 Years

Oct 13, 2025 02:32PM ● By Kory Brown, Festival of Lights Chairman

Welcome to the 41st Annual East Peoria Festival of Lights, one of the largest nighttime holiday festivals in the Midwest. What was originally planned as a one-time event, has grown into the award-winning festival we offer today.

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Kiwanis Club of East Peoria Announces Decision to Dissolve

Oct 13, 2025 02:29PM

After nearly five decades of dedicated service to the community, the Kiwanis Club of East Peoria dissolved at the end of September and returned its charter within the Kiwanis International structure.

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Tazewell County Bicentennial – Recognizing Tazewell County Clerks – Part 3

Oct 13, 2025 02:27PM

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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TAZFEST 2025

Oct 13, 2025 02:23PM

TAZFEST ’25 drew an outstanding turnout, with more than 300 community members in attendance. The event, hosted by the Tazewell County TRIAD, highlighted critical issues affecting older adults while providing valuable resources and connections.

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Scout On In Central Illinois – Scouting Is Always in Season

Oct 13, 2025 02:20PM ● By Scott Fishel

I’m not here to pit Scouting against sports or band or any of the other activities that kids get in to. Every one of those pursuits has its pros and cons. Every one has opportunities for young people to grow, make new friends, learn new skills, and become the best version of themselves.

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