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Wed Aug 30 2023

'A real-life hero': Beloved Peoria chef made a lasting impression before sudden death

Justin Knight had a knack for making others smile and laugh. He worked at Cyd's in the Park for 16 years before his passing at age 49.

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Former Washington high school and Illinois Central College player Mason McCoy was called up to MLB by the Toronto Blue Jays.

Peoria detectives arrested an Illinois teen after executing a search warrant at a Normal apartment complex.

Dunlap, Metamora, Notre Dame athletes among nominees for our first athlete of the week of the 2023-24 high school season. Vote in our poll here.

Peoria native and former Illini player Kendrick Green has been traded to the Houston Texans after two seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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