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'I tried so many things': Why this owner is closing her Peoria business

Renee Waller, owner of the new Selfie Space at 114 NE Madison Avenue in downtown Peoria, stands in the brightly-lit mirror room, one of 18 elaborate backgrounds for customers to use for selfies and other portraits. Waller opened the studio in August.

This Pekin woman explains why she is closing her business in downtown Peoria.

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A new gas station has been proposed for this vacant lot at 3616 N. Sheridan Road near War Memorial Drive in Peoria.
 

Proposed Peoria gas station in 'heart of the city' meets resistance

 

The vacant site near War Memorial Drive and Sheridan Road formerly housed a church.

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The Raging Bull Burger from Jim’s Bistro, 4612 N. Prospect Rd. in Peoria Heights, is an ten-ounce steakburger covered in bleu cheese and horseradish buffalo sauce and topped with bacon.
 

Popular Peoria Heights restaurant brings back weekday lunch hours

 

With beefed up staffing levels, the business now offers wraps, burgers, salads and sandwiches for lunch.

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Neon lights add a colorful touch to the new restaurant Charlies on Sunset Cover, 1111 Sunset Drive off Spring Bay Road in East Peoria.
 

'The adventure continues': East Peoria restaurant now plans to remain open

 

The East Peoria business announced plans to close in late November. In December, however, the restaurant shared that it will not be closing.

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The carnitas plate and the mango margarita from Blue Margaritas Bar and Grill in Washington. JOURNAL STAR/THOMAS BRUCH
 

Community's Choice: The top 3 Mexican restaurants in the Peoria area

 

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'All things must pass': These Peoria area restaurants closed in 2023

 

A number of Peoria restaurants closed in 2023, along with businesses in the surrounding areas.

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Real estate sales in Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford counties for Dec. 31, 2023

 

These are real estate transactions in Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford counties.

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22 violations and food on the floor: The best and worst Peoria food inspections for November

 

One Peoria restaurant received a warning comment, while 10 establishments had no violations in November 2023.

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Community's Choice: The top 3 seafood restaurants in the Peoria area

 

Here are the 2023 Community's Choice finalists and winner for top seafood restaurant in the Peoria, Illinois, area.

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'Mr. Manual': Peorian remembered as a dedicated and dynamic educator

 

Jim Bixby spent three-plus decades dedicated to students and the Peoria educational community. He died Dec. 26, ...

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