The new public television station board members include a minister, former state senator and a former TV personality.

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The Daily Briefing

YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP

Wed Jan 24 2024

 

Who are WTVP's 8 new board members? Here's a look at their backgrounds

Members of the WTVP Board of Directors prepare for their meeting on Dec. 12, 2023. The board has been navigating financial controversies at WTVP for months.

The new public television station board members include a minister, former state senator and a former TV personality.

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The friendship between Will Ferrell, left, and Harper Steele is at the heart of "Will & Harper," a deeply touching documentary that premiered at Sundance.
 

Here's the latest on the documentary that brought Will Ferrell to Peoria and Pekin

 

Will Ferrell and Harper Steele are the focus of “Will & Harper." The pair visited Peoria and Pekin while filming for the documentary.

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This property at 13007 N. Georgetowne Road in Dunlap was the most expensive residence sold in Peoria County in 2023.
 

Luxury, history and river views: The 10 most expensive Peoria County homes sold in 2023

 

The most expensive Peoria County houses sold in 2023 were priced from $1.25 million to $825,000.

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Peoria barber Jorrell Glass recently moved his Twin Towers shop, Shave Room, to a larger, more prominent space in the downtown Peoria shopping mall. Glass has also been operating a barber school called Mr. Glass Tonsorial Christian Institute for the past two years on Sterling Avenue in Peoria.
 

How one man is inspiring new entrepreneurs while working in downtown Peoria

 

The Mr. Glass Tonsorial Christian Institute teaches and mentors young barbers with life skills.

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Dave Eminian
 

Veteran Journal Star sports writer returns from medical leave

 

Journal Star sports writer Dave Eminian, who covers Bradley basketball and Rivermen hockey, returns from 83-day medical leave with a story to tell.

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