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Aug 7, 2020
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Noted Peoria historian and author Norm Kelly dies at 88

PEORIA -- Noted Peoria historian Norm Kelly died Tuesday night after a yearlong bout with cancer.

As Steak ‘n Shake brings back carhops, a Peoria location hits the auction block

Steak 'n Shake has made a recent move that's reminiscent of the good-old days.

 
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Remains of Washington Marine killed in WWII identified, will return home for burial

The remains of a Washington man killed in the Pacific Theater while serving in the Marine Corps during World War II have been identified, and will be returned home this fall for burial.

CityLink lands $10 million grant for new maintenance facility

CityLink has received a $10 million federal grant, effectively doubling the amount the transit agency has for construction of a new maintenance facility in Peoria's North Valley.

Mass COVID testing ends at Peoria County Jail; no new outbreaks reported

PEORIA -- For now, at least, the final total of Peoria County Jail inmates who have tested positive for COVID-19 stands at 38.A second round of testing ended with negative results for 77 detainees, according to Peoria County Sheriff Brian Asbell.