A high fever and a painfully swollen foot were the first symptoms of an invasive strep infection for a 9-year-old boy from Central Illinois

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Mon Mar 20 2023

 
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From sniffles to septic: Central Illinois boy fought for his life with invasive strep infection

Colt Bearce, 9, of Macomb, was hospitalized with a strep infection for a week in February. Colt didn't have the usual symptoms of strep throat; instead, sniffles and a minor headache turned suddenly into a high fever and swelling in his foot and knee.

A high fever and a painfully swollen foot were the first symptoms of an invasive strep infection for a 9-year-old boy from Central Illinois

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A large crowd remains on the floor after the Bradley Braves' 73-61 defeat of Drake for the MVC championship Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023 at Carver Arena.
 
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How Bradley basketball plans to improve its roster for next season

 

Here is a look at Bradley basketball players staying, going — and which newcomers might be on the horizon for 2023-24.

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Carla Zamora-Vargas, left, and her husband Arturo Vargas are the co-owners of Casa De Arte, or "House of Art," a Mexican restaurant and bar that also serves as a gallery space for local artists. The couple opened the business in November of 2018 after purchasing the old building at 1227 SW Adams Street in Peoria's Warehouse District.
 
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Tacos, art and lots of tequila: This business goes beyond stereotypes with modern twist

 

Warehouse District restaurant has created a space for artists with a 'Latin style of flavoring' for over 4 years

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Lunch at Chef & the Baker included a ham and cheese sandwich, potato salad and a cupcake. Photo by Lisa Carrabotta.
 

Best of the Best voting: The top 3 deli, sub and sandwich shops in the Peoria area

 

Here are the 2022 Best of Best winners for deli, sub and sandwich shops in the Peoria, Illinois, area.

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The Rivermen celebrate teammate Dale Deon's goal against Pensacola in the first period of their SPHL playoff game Saturday, April 16, 2022 at Carver Arena. The Rivermen advanced to the second round with a 4-2 win.
 

Talking Peoria Rivermen lease, SPHL playoffs, milestones and a goalie goal

 

The Peoria Rivermen are in lease talks, while captain Alec Hagaman is negotiating SPHL history, a goaltender scores, and Peoria's roster changes.

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These doughnuts sell out daily in Pekin. Soon they'll be available in Peoria as well

 

These potato-based doughnuts are made by hand and sell out quickly each morning.

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Real estate sales in Peoria and Tazewell counties for March 19, 2023

 

These are recent real estate transactions in Peoria and Tazewell counties.

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The 3 best steakhouses in the Peoria area, according to readers

 

Here are the 2022 Best of Best winners for the steakhouse category in the Peoria, Illinois, area.

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Here are the 4 volleyball teams to win IESA state titles this season

 

Four volleyball teams from the Peoria area have won IESA state titles: Peoria Christian, Germantown Hills, Eureka and Morton Junior High.

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