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Illinois Police Chiefs name Officer Bieber outstanding officer of year

Entry deadline for Bright Spot awards Aug. 6

Congratulations to the six properties receiving Paul Peterson Bright Spot awards for July. The next deadline for nominations or entries is Friday, August 6.

Free Car Seat Checks Aug. 4

The East Peoria Fire Department will conduct free car seat checks from 1 - 4 p.m. Wednesday, August 4 at the Central Fire Station, 201 W Washington Street. Make sure your child's car seat is installed properly. COVID-19 guidelines will be followed.

Apply for the EPFD

If you want to be a firefighter-paramedic, apply now to be a member of the East Peoria Fire Department. Openings are available, and applications must be postmarked by Monday, August 23.

I-74 lane closures set at Pinecrest Drive

From IDOT: The second phase of construction at the Pinecrest Drive interchange on Interstate 74 (exit 98) in East Peoria begins Monday, July 26. The work involves switching traffic on Pinecrest to the newly constructed pavement and bridge section so that ...

Health department offering COVID-19 vaccines

The Tazewell County Health Department will offer all three COVID-19 vaccines at a walk-in clinic from 11 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. every Wednesday. The clinic is at 21306 Illinois Route 9, Tremont. Appointments are not needed. Bring a valid ID.