East Peoria Times-Courier

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09/17/2019

08/20/2019

Pekin police announced Monday afternoon they found the missing 83-year-old man.

PEKIN — Pekin announced Monday afternoon they found a missing 83-year-old man."UPDATE: Lloyd has been located and is safe. He is awaiting the

08/20/2019

A public forum on potential city regulations relating to recreational ma*****na is scheduled for 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 20, during the East Peoria City Council working session.

In early July, East Peoria Mayor John Kahl said the decision to allow recreational ma*****na businesses to operate in the city would depend largely on

08/20/2019

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed Senate Bill (SB) 1007 into law Aug. 16. The law makes Military Discharge Papers public documents following 62 years after filing. If the documents contain any personal information, this information will be redacted on copies made available to the public. This change matches current United States Government Policy for retention of Military Discharge Papers they maintain.

The Tazewell County Clerk unveiled a public display of newly available military discharge records during a ceremony Monday afternoon in the McKenzie

08/19/2019

Lloyd Tennison, 83, was last seen at 3 a.m. Monday. The man, who wears glasses, has a noticeable bad eye and walks with a cane, stands 5 feet, 8 inches tall, weighs 195 pounds and has green eyes and brown hair, according to a release from the Pekin Police Department.

PEKIN — Police are asking for the public's help in locating a missing 83-year-old man.Lloyd Tennison was last seen at 3 a.m. Monday. The man, who

08/14/2019

The 9th Annual Sweet Kids Cruise-In & Car Show will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 18, at Rusche Field, at 200 Rusche Ave., Creve Coeur. Cruise-in participants can register before and during the event for $10. General admission is free. All of the proceeds will be donated to the Pediatric Diabetes Resource Center (PDRC) at OSF Health Care Children’s Hospital of Illinois in Peoria.

An annual Creve Coeur Kids Cruise-In and Car Show on Sunday will aim to offer families a good time while fundraising for OSF’s Pediatric Diabetes

08/05/2019

Some East Peoria residents will experience a temporary water outage from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. Tuesday due to work being done by the East Peoria Public Works Water Department.

Some East Peoria residents will experience a temporary water outage from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. Tuesday due to work being done by the East Peoria Public

08/01/2019

The number of precincts in Tazewell County will be reduced from the current total of 135 to 109.

The number of precincts in Tazewell County will be reduced from the current total of 135 to 109. The Tazewell County Board took a resolution to redistrict

07/27/2019

An affidavit filed with the charge states that Jeremy E. Campbell, 30, who has lived in Pekin and Creve Coeur, allegedly uploaded several illicit images to a Google account late last year. A detective with the Tazewell County Sheriff’s Department detective who also works with federal prosecutors investigated and found both pictures and video files, the complaint states.

PEORIA — A Tazewell County man appeared in Peoria's federal court Friday on charges he allegedly distributed child p**nography.According to U.S.

07/25/2019

A detour utilizing Riverside Drive and Camp Street will be posted. Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area.

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that the ramp from West Washington Street to Illinois will be closed on Friday, July 26. The closure

07/23/2019

“A lot of people look at the cities and the towns as being where the (bulk) of the people are. That’s not always the case. Some of the people in rural areas basically don’t have a grocery store or Dollar General or gas station within five miles. We’re looking to serve those people.”

Neighborhood House Peoria, a Peoria-based community service organization that provides Meals on Wheels to senior citizens in Peoria and Tazewell counties,

07/23/2019

Parents and caregivers can make sure car seats are properly installed in vehicles from 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 7 at the East Peoria Fire Department Central Station, 201 W. Washington St.

Child safety is getting a closer look in East Peoria. Parents and caregivers can make sure car seats are properly installed in vehicles from 1 to 4 p.m.

07/23/2019

“It is with a heavy heart that I inform you today that Midstate College will cease operations at the end of the summer 2019 term on August 14, 2019. We will work with you to provide transfer options where you can complete your academic programs at another institution. This process may take a little time, so please bear with us as we try to accommodate all students to the extent possible with a path forward for you education.”

PEORIA — Midstate College, which traces its Peoria roots back more than 160 years, will close permanently next month.Meredith Bunch, the school's

07/23/2019

The East Peoria Chamber of Commerce invites area residents to bring their families and friends while supporting their community at East Peoria Night at the Peoria Chiefs July 30.

The East Peoria Chamber of Commerce invites area residents to bring their families and friends while supporting their community at East Peoria Night at

07/19/2019

“I think it will succeed because East Peoria itself has become very successful over the last five to 10 years with the Levee District and all the new shops and restaurants that are constantly opening,” said Tammy Smith, owner of The Picker’s Daughter, located at 125 E. Washington St., East Peoria. “It (also) seems like it’s really come back where people are really liking antiques and vintage items.”

When Tammy Smith decided to open a shop in East Peoria, she chose the name The Picker’s Daughter as a tribute to her father, G.I. Cooper. “My

07/19/2019

Outlet by Ashley HomeStore became the newest member of East Peoria’s business community Thursday, and celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 105B N. Main St., East Peoria.

Outlet by Ashley HomeStore became the newest member of East Peoria’s business community Thursday, and celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon

07/18/2019

Jacob Coyle, 36, a former East Peoria church youth pastor, was sentenced to five years for criminal s*xual assault, 10 short of the maximum for the crime but with the requirement to serve at least 85 percent of the term. He received five more years for aggravated criminal s*xual abuse, producing a total term with good credit of 6 ¾ years.

A former East Peoria church youth pastor began a 10-year prison term Thursday with his guilty plea to s*xually assaulting a teenage youth over four years.

07/17/2019

Illinois Central College student Jade Milloy-Cobb, of East Peoria, was awarded a college gold medal in graphic communications last month at the 2019 SkillsUSA Championships in Louisville, Ky.

Illinois Central College student Jade Milloy-Cobb, of East Peoria, was awarded a college gold medal in graphic communications last month at the 2019

07/16/2019

Stephen King, 49, of Manito, received five years and eight months on Tuesday for a DUI causing the death of Ricky Nelson, 55, of Pekin, who died of blunt trauma when the right front tire of Nelson's truck that King was driving failed April 17, 2015, on Delavan Road a mile north of Delavan.

None of Ricky Nelson’s family wanted to see their close friend Stephen King go to prison for driving a pickup truck that blew a tire and crashed,

07/14/2019

From an outside perspective, Tammy Stimson has been involved in government processes. Now, she appears eager to see it from the inside. Barring anything unforeseen, Stimson is likely to join the Tazewell County Board soon.

Good morning, troops. It's Wednesday, July 10. From an outside perspective, Tammy Stimson has been involved in government processes. Now, she appears

07/13/2019

The trip, led by Rep. Ted Deutch of Florida, was highlighted by a Fourth of July visit to Illinois active service members stationed at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, said Bustos.

Rep. Cheri Bustos, D—East Moline, didn’t spend the Fourth of July in Illinois, but with service members from the state during a congressional

07/12/2019

Most of the money in the $45 billion plan will be spent directly by state agencies, particularly the Department of Transportation, Pritzker reminded attendees at a news conference to announce Peoria-area projects. Dollars raised by the state for transportation purposes must be spent on transportation projects under an amendment to the Illinois Constitution approved by voters.

EDWARDS — Gov. JB Pritzker and local lawmakers pledged transparency Thursday on how money in the state capital bill will be spent. Most of the

07/12/2019

“The cold and wet spring weather damaged the strawberries more than we anticipated. We were hoping the nice sunny weather would turn them around but that was not the case.”

Facebook, often the purveyor of bad news, certainly put a damper on a summer favorite for many area foodies this year. A post came from Schaer’s

07/11/2019

The case of Robert Bee didn’t gain widespread national attention, but it did catch the eye of a New Jersey filmmaker who is beginning work on a docu-series and podcast about the case. Soon, the world might be a lot more familiar with Robert “Bonzai” Bee.

On July 25, 2017, skeletal remains of a teenage boy were found in a plot of woods just off Route 29 on the south side of Pekin. If you’re from Pekin,

07/11/2019

“Right now, we’re not receiving any tax revenue off (the unclaimed properties). The county isn’t, the school district isn’t, the library isn’t and the township isn’t. By getting it back into the tax rolls, at least something’s being received for each of those entities. They’re contributing to the process. You don’t have a bunch of properties out there that are just unknown or have debt that will never be paid off.”

This year’s Tazewell County Surplus Real Estate Sale, slated for July 19, will feature 92 unclaimed properties throughout the county. Last week,

07/10/2019

Barth will have Apollo stories of his own to share as he is in the midst of what he referred to as the coolest thing he has done in his life this far.

GERMANTOWN HILLS — Andrew Barth grew up hearing stories from his father about the Apollo 13 mission. His father would tell him and his siblings

07/09/2019

Peoria County Recycling Educator Becca Cottrell said the program for Tazewell County and Peoria County schools is two fold: it creates more sustainable schools and offers exposure to composting to the students at the schools.

Tazewell County and Peoria County schools could be operating on a greener level this school year. At a Tuesday afternoon meeting, Peoria County Recycling

07/09/2019

At a Tuesday afternoon meeting, Peoria County Recycling Educator Becca Cottrell will pitch local schools on a composting initiative that she hopes they can begin in the fall.

Tazewell County and Peoria County schools could be operating on a greener level this school year. At a Tuesday afternoon meeting, Peoria County Recycling

07/08/2019

Though a healthy diet is a hinge-pin of a healthy life, it can be hard to get expert advice on the topic. Ashley Thomas is working to change that. The registered dietician recently opened an office in the old Greeley School in Peoria and is accepting new clients.

PEORIA — Though a healthy diet is a hinge-pin of a healthy life, it can be hard to get expert advice on the topic. Ashley Thomas is working to

07/08/2019

“The City of East Peoria is conducting an in-depth review of the law, and the Council will be making its decision based upon the best interests of our community once we have a clear understanding of the entire scope of the law,” said Mayor John Kahl in an email to the Daily Times.

Adult-use ma*****na will be legal in the state as of Jan. 1, 2020, and Tazewell County residents may not have to leave the county to make their purchases.

07/08/2019

The statewide Planned Parenthood group has resumed use of the federal money while legal challenges to the so-called Title X “gag rule” continue, Julie Lynn, spokeswoman for Chicago-based Planned Parenthood of Illinois, said Friday.

Planned Parenthood of Illinois outpatient clinics, including those in Springfield, Peoria and Pekin, stopped using donated funds to provide a full range

07/07/2019

ICC will host a Ready to Work Expo from 5 to 7 p.m. July 11 and from 10 a.m. to noon July 12 at the Agriculture and Industrial Technology Building on the school’s East Peoria campus. The open house-style event will provide an opportunity for potential students to learn about educational opportunities to retool their job skills to match local careers in demand.

People trapped in a minimum wage job or are trying to support families by working multiple low-paying jobs may find a means of escape from that cycle next

07/07/2019

Planned Parenthood of Illinois put a temporary hold on accepting Title X funding for family planning services after a June 20 ruling by a panel of West Coast judges from the 9th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals. The judges allowed the changes to take effect for the first time in all states except Maryland.

Planned Parenthood clinics in Springfield, Peoria, Pekin, Ottawa and elsewhere in Illinois are using private donations to continue family planning

07/06/2019

Members of the city’s Green Team spent two-and-a-half hours there sorting through disposables and picking up waste left behind by attendees of Thursday’s annual fireworks show.

EAST PEORIA — The smell of trash on East Peoria's riverfront was strong Friday morning. Members of the city's Green Team two and a half hours

07/06/2019

“Our roads have been crumbling for more than a decade,” Pritzker said before the parade stepped off. “It’s been a decade since we had a capital bill, but really 20 years since we had a full-on program of resurfacing roads and rebuilding bridges and building buildings at universities. So it’s time.”

WEST PEORIA — Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday said Illinois' neglect over the past two decades makes a large capital construction

07/05/2019

Adult-use ma*****na will be legal in the state as of Jan. 1, 2020, and Tazewell County residents may not have to leave the county to make their purchases. Toby Clayton of NuMed East Peoria said Friday that the dispensary would be looking to expand their sales to include adult-use.

Adult-use ma*****na will be legal in the state as of Jan. 1, 2020, and Tazewell County residents may not have to leave the county to make their purchases.

07/05/2019

Clinton took control in the fifth inning, scoring four runs on one hit. Three batters walked and scored.

CLINTON, Iowa — The Peoria Chiefs committed four errors and walked four batters in a 6-2 loss to the Clinton LumberKings on Thursday night at