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Last Updated: Feb 11, 2026 11:43AM • Subscribe via RSS • ATOM

In the Spotlight – Emerald Tea Room Thrives on Great Food and a Warm, Homey Atmosphere

Feb 11, 2026 11:43AM ● By Scott Fishel

Customer reviews on the Emerald Tea Room’s Facebook page say a lot about the well-established and much-loved lunch spot at 132 McKinley Street in East Peoria: “The atmosphere is peaceful and the décor is well done.” “This place it is so quaint and the food is amazing.” “I love everything about this place.”

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In the Spotlight – Williams Law Firm Lives by The Golden Rule

Dec 12, 2025 09:47AM ● By Scott Fishel

When Dick L. Willliams set up his law office at 139 E. Washington St. in East Peoria, there were no redevelopment plans for the busy intersection of Main and Washington Streets and no Levee District.

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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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In the Spotlight – Sutherland Ace Hardware Is One of a Kind

Oct 13, 2025 01:52PM ● By Scott Fishel

Mike Sutherland recalls growing up in East Peoria in the 60s when there were no less than 17 hardware stores in the city. Today there is only one. And he owns it.

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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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In The Spotlight – NOXX Brings Inclusivity to Local Cannabis Market

Aug 13, 2025 02:33PM ● By Scott Fishel

A “friendly being from another planet” has landed at 300 S. Main St., East Peoria. In just over a year, the smiling, star-eyed logo of NOXX has come to stand for the core value of inclusivity that defines the NOXX cannabis dispensary brand.

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In The Spotlight – All Are Welcome at East Peoria Mennonite Church

Jul 09, 2025 02:02PM ● By Alexander Germanis

Shortly after serving his country in the Marine Corps, Pastor Rick Hiatt began attending the Norwood Mennonite Church and soon felt the call to serve in a different way and in a different light.

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In The Spotlight – Fight Pain in Natural Ways with Drizzledab

Jun 11, 2025 09:43AM ● By Alexander Germanis

Ten years ago, Clair Divert was looking for a better, safer, more natural way to fight chronic pain.

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In The Spotlight – One of the Area’s Oldest & Most Colorful Florists Is at the Heart of East Peoria

May 09, 2025 11:38AM ● By Scott Fishel

It is impossible to drive through the intersection of Main and Washington Streets in East Peoria without noticing Becks Florist. The bright, colorful mural that wraps the facade in flowers leaves little doubt what goes on inside.

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In The Spotlight – Healthy Lifestyles Take Shape at Farrell’s Extreme Bodyshaping

Apr 10, 2025 03:31PM ● By Scott Fishel

Ten weeks may seem like a long time. But when members of Farrell’s eXtreme Bodyshaping commit 10 weeks to intensive fitness and nutritional training, the impact on their physical and mental well-being can be life-changing.

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