Tim Speck is remembered as a caring, compassionate educator who continued to work throughout his long battle with cancer.

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Fri Apr 21 2023

 
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Peoria Notre Dame dean and father of five remembered as 'amazing' educator

Rebecca and Tim Speck pose for a family photos with Thomas who was born just three months before Tim Speck died after a long battle with colon cancer.

Tim Speck is remembered as a caring, compassionate educator who continued to work throughout his long battle with cancer.

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From left: John Voss, William Jacobs and Wes Brooks.
 

Short films and cheesy sci-fi charm: Peoria filmmakers showcase their work

 

“What audiences will see at this screening is a glimpse of what is possible when filmmakers remain creating in the Midwest, untrammeled by politics and groveling studio executives."

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Joshua Gunn, CEO of the Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce, gives a lively talk during the launch event for Choose Greater Peoria on Thursay April 20, 2023 at the Peoria Riverfront Museum. Choose Greater Peoria is a new initiative aimed at growing the regional economy by attracting and retaining the top talent available.
 

Peoria embarks on new effort to change the city's public image. Here's the plan

 

Choose Greater Peoria is a new talent attraction plan leaders say has more funding and more widespread support than past efforts.

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Richwoods coach Patrick Hogan walks off the field during Morton's 3-1 win over Richwoods at Richwoods High School on Monday, June 7, 2021.
 
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Inside the struggles of Peoria's high school baseball programs

 

Richwoods, Notre Dame, Peoria High, Manual: The four high school baseball programs in Peoria are struggling on the field and in growing their teams.

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Emarion Ellis played in 14 games as a freshman at Marquette, but missed this season after off-season knee surgery.
 

Bradley wraps up roster rebuild with transfer from the Big East

 

Bradley basketball filled out its roster with the addition of former Marquette guard Emarion Ellis on Thursday.

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Multiple fire departments respond to fire at Morton Industries

 

No injuries were reported and everyone was evacuated from the business, according to a Morton Industries official.

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Where to find cannabis deals, food specials on April 20

 

Happy 420 Day! Here's where you can find weed deals at Peoria-area cannabis dispensaries and food specials at nearby restaurants.

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Red White and Boom fireworks return to Peoria

 

Fourth of July fireworks are returning to Peoria when Carle Health Red White and Boom aims to entertain this summer.

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How Rivermen can avoid playoff elimination in Game 2 of SPHL semis

 

The Peoria Rivermen have no room for error as they face elimination in Game 2 of the SPHL playoff semifinals Friday against Roanoke.

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