Actor and comedian Will Ferrell made a stop in the central Illinois city of Pekin on Tuesday, apparently while filming a road trip documentary.

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Why was Will Ferrell in Pekin? Comedian makes stops around Peoria area

Actor and comedian Will Ferrell is seen at Maquet's Field House in Pekin on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. Ferrell was in central Illinois filming part of a road trip documentary, according to some restaurant patrons.

Actor and comedian Will Ferrell made a stop in the central Illinois city of Pekin on Tuesday, apparently while filming a road trip documentary.

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Peoria principal is a finalist for statewide education award

 

Charter Oak Primary principal is one of six finalists nominated for the Golden Apple Award of Excellence in Leadership.

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The Metamora student section tries to distract a Marmion free throw shooter in the first half of the Class 3A Ottawa Supersectional Monday, March 6, 2023 at Ottawa High School. The Redbirds defeated the Cadets 60-48 for berth in the state basketball semifinals.
 

How Metamora basketball became the hottest ticket in the IHSA

 

People are finding it hard to get into the gym to see the Metamora boys play basketball. The Redbirds have one of the hottest tickets of the IHSA playoffs.

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John H. Frisch
 

A Peoria man's remains were recovered in 2016. The case remains unsolved

 

The body of John Frisch was found in Schuyler County in late 2016, while his skull was found on a riverbank in 2017 in Kingston Mines.

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Two buildings demolished after explosions and fire in Peoria

 

Total damage was estimated at about $250,000. Six people were displaced from the Peoria dwellings by the fire.

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6 of the best performances so far in the IHSA boys basketball playoffs

 

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Peoria barbecue restaurant closes its doors. Here's why

 

The restaurant cited COVID-19 and inflation as reasons for the closure.

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