"Playgrounds to the Pros," a new book from Jeff Karzen, tells the story of Peoria basketball in the 1980s to the 2000s. Here are 5 surprising things we learned from the book.

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Fri Feb 10 2023

 
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Death threats, tragedy, tough decisions: 5 surprising things in new book about Peoria basketball

In this Journal Star file photo from 2004, Shaun Livingston has left his imprint on Peoria, leading Peoria Central to two straight IHSA Class AA titles, a scholarship to Duke and an open offer to go straight from high school to the NBA in the first round.

"Playgrounds to the Pros," a new book from Jeff Karzen, tells the story of Peoria basketball in the 1980s to the 2000s. Here are 5 surprising things we learned from the book.

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Trays of different types of doughnuts fill the big case at Spudnuts Donuts in Pekin.
 

Best of the Best doughnut shops in the Peoria area

Here are the 2022 Best of Best winners for the doughnut shop category in the Peoria, Illinois, area.

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RON JOHNSON/JOURNAL STAR FILE PHOTO Rumberger's Wings & More is to resume serving its signature product at its Northpoint Shopping Center location in North Peoria. It closed last year but is to reopen Saturday.
 

The best restaurants for wings around the Peoria area as voted on by readers

Here are the 2022 Best of Best winners for the wings category in the Peoria, Illinois, area.

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Peoria Public School Board candidate Keisha Alexander
 

Back on the ballot: Judge overturns decision of electoral board in Peoria school board race

A judge overturned the Jan. 6 ruling by the Peoria County Electoral Board which barred Keisha Alexander’s name from the ballot

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Man arrested in connection with fatal gas station shooting in Peoria County

The deadly shooting occurred at a West Peoria gas station. Detectives believe other suspects are involved.

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2023 IHSA girls basketball playoffs: Schedules, scores and pairings

All of the Peoria-area schedules, scores and pairings for the 2023 IHSA girls basketball postseason are right here.

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7 girls basketball teams in the Peoria area with the best shot at a state title

The IHSA girls basketball playoffs are here. We pick seven teams from around Peoria with the best shot to bring home a state title.

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Funny jokes, memes to make you laugh for Valentine's Day

Need a good laugh this Valentine's Day? Maybe these jokes and memes will make you laugh and help put a smile on your face.

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Bradley star's future includes shoe line, pro hoops and a return to Peoria

Bradley Braves forward Malevy Leons has emerged as a star, promised a 5th year, and tells his basketball story.

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