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Wed Apr 10 2024

 

'Proud of the area': New Peoria restaurant realizes owner's goal

Christell Yosunni Frausto stands in the dining room of her newly-opened Chicago-style restaurant the River City Grill at 3504 N. Prospect Road Suite B in the same building as her other business TequilaRia Wine & Spirits. Frausto completely renovated a rundown space in the back of the former Trefzger's Bakery space.

After opening a liquor store in Peoria in 2020, Christell Frausto had the goal of opening a restaurant to expand her business.

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Peoria City Clerk Stefanie Tarr, far left, counts votes against an effort to put a referendum on the November ballot asking that the United States cease military funding for Israel during the annual township meeting Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at City Hall.
 

Why there will be no Israel-Hamas question on Peoria ballots

 

Activists had rallied for an advisory referendum calling for the federal government to stop giving military aid to Israel.

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Built in 1991, the Par-A-Dice Casino and Hotel sits on the banks of the Illinois River in East Peoria.
 

Tiny bet brings back payout of more than $50,000 at East Peoria casino

 

On a bet of less than a dollar, a player at the Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino in East Peoria won more than $54,000 on Friday, April 5, 2024.

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Feb 28, 2024; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Tre White (22) drives to the basket as Duke Blue Devils guard Tyrese Proctor (5) defends during the first half at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports
 

Illinois basketball brings in former ACC player from transfer portal

 

Former Louisville wing Tre White made Illinois his third college basketball team, announcing a commitment to the Illini and Brad Underwood on Tuesday.

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Bradley's Zek Montgomery signals three points after a Braves three-pointer against Drake late in the second half Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023 at Carver Arena. The Braves defeated the Bulldogs 73-61.
 

Former Bradley Braves basketball player returns after season out east

 

Zek Montgomery, after a season away at Rhode Island of the Atlantic 10, is returning to play basketball at Bradley.

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