The not-for-profit, volunteer-based Global Village shop sold coffees, gifts and other fair-trade goods.

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Wed Jun 21 2023

 

After two decades in business, Peoria Heights shop is closing

A sign on the window at Global Village in Peoria Heights encourages local shopping.

The not-for-profit, volunteer-based Global Village shop sold coffees, gifts and other fair-trade goods.

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Reporter Paige Blanzy's last day at WEEK 25 News was June 15.
 

Peoria journalist departs TV station after three years

 

Reporter Paige Blanzy said she left WEEK-TV 25 news to explore an opportunity closer to her family.

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New Morton High School head football coach and former Peoria High assistant Adam O'Neill, left, talks with Peoria High head coach Tim Thornton during a combined practice Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at Peoria High School.
 

Big Ten recruit and new roles: 4 takeaways from football practice between Peoria and Morton

 

Peoria High football hosted Morton and its new coach for an intra-squad practice on a hot June afternoon.

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Vehicle stolen and victim robbed at gunpoint in Peoria

 

The juveniles were reportedly wearing face masks and had guns, the victim told police.

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Peoria High junior Aaliyah Guyton helped lead the Lions to a third-place finish in the Class 3A basketball state finals. She was named first-team all-state by The Associated Press and Illinois Basketball Coaches Association, and Big 12 Conference Player of the Year for a second successive season. She is the 2023 Journal Star Girls Basketball Player of the Year.
 

Big Ten, ACC schools among Peoria High basketball player's top 5 options

 

Peoria High basketball player Aaliyah Guyton announces her top five college basketball programs she is considering.

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