Kenny's Westside Pub has become one of the premier spots to see live music in Peoria and a symbol of survival during the COVID pandemic.

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A decade in business: Popular Irish bar has become a music hotspot

Sean Kenny, founder of Kenny's Westside Pub, stands behind the bar of his popular tavern in downtown Peoria. The Irish-themed bar opened on St. Patrick's Day in 2013 on West Farmington Road before moving to a much larger space in downtown Peoria in 2016. The business has become a hotspot for live music and is acclaimed for its menu.

Kenny's Westside Pub has become one of the premier spots to see live music in Peoria and a symbol of survival during the COVID pandemic.

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Washington senior wrestler Kannon Webster has won three individual state championships plus a team championship. He's also the top-ranked high school wrestler in the nation at 145 pounds. He's the 2023 Journal Star Wrestler of the Year.
 
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The 2023 Journal Star wrestler of the year and complete all-area team

 

Washington state champion wrestler Kannon Webster is the 2023 Journal Star wrestler of the year for the third time. He leads our six-athlete all-area team.

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Strep throat About 10% of sore throats are caused by a bacterial infection, and usually the culprit is the streptococcus bacterium, which causes strep throat. Because it is highly contagious, strep throat circulates in winter when groups of people are more likely to be in close quarters. Unlike a conventional sore throat, untreated strep throat can have serious consequences, leading to kidney inflammation or rheumatic fever. ALSO READ: 20 Ways to Help Your Body Adapt Quickly to Season Changes
 

After 2 area children die of strep throat, health experts are sounding the alarm

 

Two central Illinois children who died were seemingly healthy before being diagnosed with strep.

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The Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Avenue, in Downtown Peoria. July 28, 2020.
 

What you need to know about Peoria Civic Center

 

Everything you need to know about the Peoria Civic Center in Peoria, Ill., from upcoming events to seating and parking.

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Illinois defensive back Sydney Brown (30) breaks up a pass intended for Wyoming tight end Treyton Welch during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
 

NFL Draft 2023 profile: Get to know Illinois DB Sydney Brown

 

The University of Illinois football team should be well represented in the 2023 NFL Draft. Get to know defensive back prospect Sydney Brown.

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2023 Mid-Illini baseball: Updated standings, scores and schedules

 

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PJStar Dining goes green for St. Patrick's Day

 

From St. Patrick's Day specials to "green" menus, we have your St. Patrick's Day food needs covered.

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Meet the 4 wrestlers from around Peoria to win grade school state titles

 

Here are the four boys wrestlers from around Peoria who won 2023 IESA individual state championships in DeKalb.

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