Almar Atlason grew up in Iceland and is in Peoria as part of his basketball journey with the Bradley men's basketball team.

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Tue Oct 31 2023

 

From Iceland to Peoria, a basketball prospect's journey to Bradley

Bradley's Almar Atlason (1) looks to pass during practice Monday, Oct. 2, 2023 at Renaissance Coliseum in Peoria.

Almar Atlason grew up in Iceland and is in Peoria as part of his basketball journey with the Bradley men's basketball team.

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The Marriott Pere Marquette and Courtyard by Marriott hotel complex in Downtown Peoria.
 

Historic downtown Peoria hotel sold to Texas developer

 

A Texas developer bought the historic Pere Marquette, the adjoining Courtyard by Marriott and an attached parking garage in Peoria.

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The Journal Star awards the CEFCU Athlete of the Week each week during the high school sports season.
 

Playoff football and state finalists: Vote for athlete of the week

 

Playoff football stars, plus state-bound athletes are nominees for the Journal Star high school athlete of the week. Vote in our new poll.

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The IVC Grey Ghosts celebrate a point against Peoria Notre Dame in the second set of their volleyball match Monday, Aug. 28, 2023 at PND High School. The Grey Ghosts won in straight sets 25-22, 25-23.
 

What's next for local volleyball teams in IHSA sectional finals

 

Morton, Metamora, IVC, Illini Bluffs and Illini West volleyball will play for IHSA sectional championships on Wednesday.

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Peoria man died after he was hit by a vehicle, coroner says

 

Police officers discovered a body lying in the roadway when responding to a Shot Spotter call in Peoria, Ill.

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