The Metamora boys basketball team could become the first Mid-Illini Conference team to end the season ranked No. 1 statewide.

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Sun Feb 12 2023

 

No. 1: Metamora basketball making history with elite state ranking

Metamora's Ethan Kizer shoots over East Peoria's Cam Mables in the second half Friday, Feb. 10, 2023 at East Peoria High School. The Redbirds defeated the Raiders 60-50.

The Metamora boys basketball team could become the first Mid-Illini Conference team to end the season ranked No. 1 statewide.

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Peoria Rivermen head coach Jean-Guy Trudel works his bench during a 5-1 win over Quad City in an SPHL game at Carver Arena on Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022.
 

How the Rivermen coach won a special award and the SPHL lost a team

Rivermen coach Jean-Guy Trudel is GPSHOF Tri-County male Coach of Year; SPHL recovers from Vermilion County folding; Peoria brings back Jake Hamilton.

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Tazewell County wants to change how it handles septic systems. Here's what to know

The Tazewell County Health Department is proposing to ease requirements for septic systems for swimming holes and for real estate.

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Samuel Vincent Richmond earned the nickname 'Meatman' while working at the Kroger on Sterling for 35 years. Richmond, 59, died in a police-involved shooting Oct. 3 at Martin Luther King Jr. Park in Peoria.
 

Fatal shooting by police in October ruled 'justified' by state's attorney

State's Attorney Jodi Hoos said from the evidence, it appears Richmond was trying to commit 'suicide by police.'

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Peoria, Dunlap and more: The 10 most expensive homes sold in Peoria County in January 2023

These luxurious homes were sold in January 2023 in Peoria, Dunlap, Mapleton, Hanna City and Edwards, Illinois.

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Real estate sales in Peoria and Tazewell counties for Feb. 12, 2023

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

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'What a moment': How a streak of 3s and walk-ons led to a Bradley rout

The Bradley Braves got 5 straight 3s from Ville Tahvanainen and a great moment for two walk-ons in a blowout victory over Murray State.

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Open for business: Here's what to know about Peoria's Dog Haus Biergarten

Customers will be able to find hot dogs, sausages, burgers and more.

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Mega Millions numbers for Friday, Feb. 10, 2023

Here are the winning Mega Millions numbers and results for the $50 million lottery drawing jackpot on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023.

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