Peoria

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Peoria County clerk candidates focus on the office’s future

Local government

Candidates for Peoria County clerk are framing the race around how the office should serve residents in the years ahead.

Peoria County Illinois DeskSep 22, 2026

News · Illinois

First hearing draws crowd for Peoria County wind turbine plan

Around town

A proposal for a 657-foot wind turbine has drawn strong public attention in Peoria County, where the plan has divided opinion.

Peoria County Illinois DeskSep 21, 2026