The owner of the Peoria bakery died in January. Now, her son is continuing the business.

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After mother's death, Peoria bakery continues as son carries on her legacy

Andre Ware sells his homemade cookies out of The Cookie Shack trailer Wednesday, July 26, 2023 in the parking lot of Illinois Cancer Care in Peoria. Ware took over the business after the death of his mother Brenda Ware earlier this year.

The owner of the Peoria bakery died in January. Now, her son is continuing the business.

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Natural Fiber Welding was founded in 2015 and quickly expanded to a 60,000 square-foot facility at 6533 N. Galena Road in Peoria. It has since expanded to include a 110,000 square-foot production facility on SW Jefferson Street in Peoria.
 

Peoria-based Natural Fiber Welding lays off 10% of staff in restructuring

 

Wednesday's action follows a similar move in April, when the Peoria-based business laid off about 10% of its workforce.

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This home at 10703 N. Trails Edge Dr. in Peoria was the tenth most expensive Peoria County residence sold in June 2023.
 

From $600K to $1.23 million, the 10 most expensive homes sold in Peoria County in June 2023

 

No new homes made the top 10 most expensive sold in Peoria County in June. The oldest was built in 1936, and the newest in 2012.

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Peoria High quarterback and three-year starter Tino Gist passes to a teammate during a combined practice with Morton on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at Peoria High.
 

10 quarterbacks to know for the 2023 high school football season

 

Peoria High, Dunlap, Morton and more: The 10 Peoria, Illinois, area high school football quarterbacks to watch in 2023.

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Peoria woman found dead in her apartment from heat exposure

 

Excessive heat exacerbated her chronic conditions, and led to death, Peoria County Coroner Jamie Harwood said.

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