The truck stop is expected to open in the winter and will be the first of its kind operating in Peoria County.

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Thu May 18 2023

 
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What we know about a project and incentives to bring the first truck stop to Peoria County

A new Beck's convenience center is planned for this lot south of Jubilee Café and across Kickapoo-Edwards Road in Edwards.

The truck stop is expected to open in the winter and will be the first of its kind operating in Peoria County.

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The man-made Illinois River island north of the McClugage Bridge has grown into a lush habitat since work began in 2009. Though no trees were ever planted on the island, wind- and water-borne seeds have grown to a 40-foot-tall stand of timber.
 

Ask Dean: A refuge for wildlife, man-made island thrives in the Illinois River

 

Nature finds a way: Man-made island in Illinois River now a healthy forest. No trees were ever planted.

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A line forms at the new Jonah's Seafood outlet in the Jump Trading Simulation and Education Center in Peoria.
 
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This popular East Peoria seafood restaurant makes the 'jump' to Peoria

 

The new location will offer seafood nachos, gumbo and other signature items from the East Peoria seafood spot.

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Lena Jackson sprints to the finish, and the win, as anchor for Richwoods' 4X100-meter relay team Thursday, May 11, 2023 at the Galesburg Sectional Track and Field Meet in Galesburg.
 
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Here are 9 girls that can win track and field state titles this weekend

 

Here are nine girls athletes from around Peoria who could come home with state championships from the 2023 IHSA track and field state finals.

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AFC Richmond coaches, from left, Roy Kent (Brett Goldstein), Coach Beard (Brendan Hunt) and Ted Lasso (Jason Sudeikis) survey a practice session.
 

Why Peoria was mentioned in the latest episode of 'Ted Lasso'

 

The backstory of one 'Ted Lasso' character is mysterious. But now we know he has a tie to Peoria, Illinois.

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