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Apr 4th, 2025 👍 1529

Sidewalk work is in progress at several intersections along SW Jefferson and SW Adams as part of the Adams Street and Jefferson Avenue One-Way to Two-Way Conversion Project — drivers and pedestrians are advised to check for posted parking and lane restrictions. Pedestrians should use caution when sidewalks are closed and cross at the next available intersection.

Apr 4th, 2025 👍 2923

Jared R. Williams, a 19-year-old man, was convicted of second-degree murder by a Peoria County jury in the fatal 2023 parking lot shooting outside a liquor store, and his sentencing will occur on May 21.

Apr 4th, 2025 👍 3014

The 2025 college basketball transfer portal opened on March 24 and will run until April 22 to let players seek immediate eligibility for new teams. Four Illini players—Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn, Tre White, Morez Johnson Jr. and Carey Booth—have joined the portal while no players have been reported to transfer to Illinois.

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