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Honoring Raymond Picl: Peoria Heights’ cherished mayor

Raymond "Ray" Picl, the longest serving mayor of Peoria Heights, passed away on October 5th at the age of 96, leaving behind ...
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City of Peoria to open historic time capsule from 1897

A time capsule from 1897, placed in the cornerstone of Peoria City Hall, will be opened on November 2nd to reveal items from ...
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Historic Peoria holiday parade announces theme for 2025. Here's how you can take part

Peoria's 138th annual Santa Claus Parade, set for Nov. 28, 2025, has a theme. Here is how you can still get involved.
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Peoria Heights’ leader of almost 3 decades has died

Ray Picl died Sunday, Oct. 5. He was 96. Picl holds the record as the longest serving Peoria Heights mayor. “Ray certainly ...
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Big Picture Peoria unveils new large-scale murals

Big Picture Peoria, a non-profit organization, has unveiled 16 new large-scale murals in the Warehouse District of Downtown ...
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Peoria County celebrates its ‘Bison’tennial

Peoria County Courthouse held a Bicentennial Block Party to celebrate the county’s 200th birthday, featuring live music, food, beverages, games, and a new bison sculpture.