Peoria Public Schools is using a fine arts grant to build a splash pad with musical instruments. But some question if it's a good use of the funds.

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Mon Jul 24 2023

 

How a splash pad funded by an arts grant is creating controversy in Peoria

Workers build a new splash pad on a patch of land once used by the Harrison Homes housing complex Thursday, July 2, 2023 at the corner of Griswold and Grinnell in South Peoria. The pad is being built between the Annie Jo Gordon Community Learning Center to the west and across Griswold from Griswold Grocery & Liquor.

Peoria Public Schools is using a fine arts grant to build a splash pad with musical instruments. But some question if it's a good use of the funds.

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Late-night talk show host David Letterman stopped by a Hy-Vee grocery store in Grimes to bag some groceries, stock some shelves and amuse shoppers.
 

Iowa shoppers surprised by David Letterman bagging groceries at Hy-Vee

 

Late-night talk show host David Letterman stopped at a Grimes grocery store Friday ahead of the Hy-Vee IndyCar Race Weekend in Newton.

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The Morton Potters raise their helmets during the Washington 7-on-7 camp Saturday, July 22, 2023 at Washington Community High School.
 

4 observations from Washington's 7-on-7 high school football camp

 

Updates from Manual, Eureka, Limestone and the hosts from the 18-team 7-on-7 high school football camp in Washington.

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Real estate transactions.
 

Real estate sales in Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford counties for July 23, 2023

 

These are real estate transactions in Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford counties

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Twin Towers Mall is changing its operating hours and officials are exploring more solutions to security issues at the downtown Peoria shopping complex.
 

Downtown Peoria mall is home to cafes, delis and other restaurants

 

Whether you're looking for a quick bite or a drink and baked goods, the Twin Towers Mall has plenty of choices.

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