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Wartime Diary of a Teenager

Sep 10, 2025 03:46PM ● By Robert Cole, President, East Peoria Historical Society

Marg Creek recently gave the Historical Society a diary written by her late brother-in-law, Bob Wagner during World War II. Bob was a senior in East Peoria High School and was given the assignment of composing a diary by his English teacher, Mrs. Virginia Harris.

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In the Spotlight – Witches Walk 2025

Sep 10, 2025 03:44PM

Throughout the years, families have made memories at the Fon du Lac Farm Park’s annual Halloween tradition, the Witches Walk. What started as a small community gathering many years ago, has grown into one of the area’s favorite fall events, now welcoming more than 5,000 visitors each year.

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Letter From the Mayor, John Kahl

Sep 10, 2025 03:42PM ● By John Kahl, Mayor

Civility in government leads to more effective policy-making and better outcomes for the public. One of the first items of non-official business upon being elected to the East Peoria City Council is for all elected officials to sign a pledge.

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Tazewell County TRIAD Works to Keep Seniors Safe, Active, and Strong

Sep 10, 2025 03:32PM ● By Scott Fishel

As a young patrol officer, Nathan Hastings, now a Tazewell County Sheriff’s Deputy, remembers getting multiple calls to the home of an elderly woman. She was a “pleasant lady,” he recalled, but she had lost the physical capacity to take care of her home and herself, and there were few family members or friends around to help.

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August 2025 Issue

Aug 14, 2025 01:25PM

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

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Lane Closures Scheduled for Route 8 start August 6

Aug 14, 2025 12:06PM

Motorists can expect intermittent lane closures to begin on Wednesday, August 6 on Route 8 (East Washington) in East Peoria for pavement maintenance and repair. This project is being managed by IDOT and not EP Public Works. For more information on this project contact IDOT.

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Scout On In Central Illinois – Religious Emblems Help Scouts Fulfill Their Duty to God

Aug 14, 2025 10:34AM ● By Scott Fishel

I attended dozens of weekend outings while serving as Scoutmaster. There was one activity that was part of almost every one. On Sunday morning, before breakfast and preparations to return home, a Scout would lead what is called a Scout’s Own service.

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East Peoria Comprehensive Plan Holds Final Open House

Aug 14, 2025 10:32AM

On June 25th, the City held the last of three open houses for East Peoria’s New Comprehensive Plan, which has been a year + process. At the open house, residents were given the opportunity to review and react to a series of proposals from the consultant.

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Financial Focus® – Does the 4% Rule Still Make Sense for Your Retirement?

Aug 14, 2025 10:31AM ● By Edward Jones for Shaun Lewis

You may have heard of the “4% rule” when it comes to retirement. The idea is simple: After you retire, you withdraw 4% of your investment portfolio each year. In theory, this helps ensure your savings last for your lifetime.

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East Peoria Police Department Celebrates Topping Out Ceremony For New Station

Aug 14, 2025 10:29AM

The EPPD celebrated the Topping Out ceremony at the new station on Tuesday, July 15 at the construction site on Camp and Riverside. The ceremony is a tradition of the construction trade where a final steel beam is placed atop a structure to signify the framework is complete.

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