Some Peoria-area leaders view developer Kim Blickenstaff as a man who left unfinished business behind in the region. Others, see a strong legacy.

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Fri Apr 28 2023

 
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Hero or failure? Peoria leaders assess legacy of Kim Blickenstaff

In this Dec. 14, 2018 photo, Kim Blickenstaff announces multiple projects in Peoria Heights, including the Grayboy Lofts, a $14 million development of residential lofts and specialty retail stores. The Subway at 4410 N. Prospect Road, Peoria Heights, is moving to Peoria to make way for the loft project.

Some Peoria-area leaders view developer Kim Blickenstaff as a man who left unfinished business behind in the region. Others, see a strong legacy.

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Stephanie Melgoza of Farmington was sentenced to 14 years in prison Thursday, April 27, 2023 at the Tazewell County Courthouse for the DUI-related deaths of Andrea Rosewicz, 43, and Paul Prowant, 55, on April 10, 2022 on North Main Street in East Peoria. At right is her attorney Kevin Sullivan.
 

Peoria-area woman receives 14-year prison sentence for fatal DUI crash

 

A Peoria-area woman was sentenced to 14 years in prison Thursday after she struck and killed two pedestrians last April while driving drunk.

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A hand-painted mural of a mermaid with a treasure chest graces a wall in the East Port Galley Restaurant and Pub behind owner Vickie Love-Freeman and her husband Jim Freeman. The couple have decided to close the restaurant and hope to sell it to someone who'll keep it running. Their last day of business is Saturday, April 29.
 

East Peoria restaurant owner makes 'heart-wrenching' decision to close

 

The East Port Galley Restaurant & Pub's final day will be on Saturday, April 29, but the owner hopes to find someone to take over the business.

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Washington pitcher Braden Vanderheydt, left, and catcher Keegan Isbell celebrate at the end of an inning against East Peoria on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 in Washington.
 

Why Washington baseball always seems among the state's last teams standing

 

The Washington baseball team has reloaded again in 2023 after back-to-back trips to the IHSA Class 3A state finals.

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Apr 27, 2023; Kansas City, MO, USA; Tennessee offensive tackle Darnell Wright is selected by the Chicago Bears tenth overall in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft at Union Station.
 

How Twitter reacted to the Chicago Bears first-round draft pick

 

Here's a look at the reaction of Chicago Bears fans and analysts after landing Tennessee's Darnell Wright at No. 10 in the 2023 NFL Draft.

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Illinois defensive back picked at No. 5 in NFL Draft

 

The Seattle Seahawks have selected Illinois cornerback Devon Witherspoon with the No. 5 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.

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Chicago Bears select coveted lineman from Tennessee

 

The Chicago Bears have selected Tennessee offensive tackle Darnell Wright with the No. 10 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.

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List of Chicago Bears picks in NFL Draft

 

Here's a running list of the Chicago Bears draft picks as the 2023 NFL Draft unfolds in Kansas City, Mo.

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Historical list of Chicago Bears' first round picks

 

The NFL Draft starts Thursday. Here's a look back at the list of 96 players the Chicago Bears have drafted in the first round since 1936.

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