NHL player Bobby Hull came to Peoria a few times in his life, including a couple of visits to Rivermen games. One time in 1963, he left an impression.
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When a young Peoria goaltender faced NHL legend Bobby Hull

Bobby Hull holds up the puck with which he scored his 50th goal of the season to tie the NHL record on the final day of the 1961-62 season.

NHL player Bobby Hull came to Peoria a few times in his life, including a couple of visits to Rivermen games. One time in 1963, he left an impression.

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Peoria High's De'Kwon Brown (2) knocks the ball away from Dunlap's Ryan DiGiallonardo in the first half Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023 at Dunlap High School. The Lions defeated the Eagles 71-46.
 

Peoria High and Morton nominees lead athlete of the week voting

Vote in the weekly poll for Journal Star athlete of the week. Nominees this week from Peoria High, Morton, Illini Bluffs and more.

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Peoria woman dies in wreck, coroner says

The Peoria woman died in a wreck between Morton and Deer Creek in Tazewell County, the coroner said.

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The Fieldcrest bench cheers for their fellow Knights as they battle Winnebago in the first half the Class 2A state semifinals Thursday, March 3, 2022 at Redbird Arena in Normal. Fieldcrest fell to Winnebago 51-47.
 

Why Fieldcrest girls basketball is taking nothing for granted

The Fieldcrest girls basketball team won its first state trophy last season. They're primed to make another run.

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This 2-megawatt community solar farm at the northeast edge of Lacon was completed and began generating electricity in December as the first and so far only project of its type in the county. If more state funding becomes available, developers hope to build several more on sites that have been optioned and obtained zoning permits around the county.
 
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How a company plans to address Peoria residents' concerns about a proposed community solar project

Neighbors are concerned about a proposed community solar project in Peoria, but the developer says they have nothing to worry about.

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MLB's Ben Zobrist leads 2022 Greater Peoria Sports Hall of Fame class

MLB veteran Ben Zobrist leads the class of 2022 for the Greater Peoria Sports Hall of Fame. He leads a five-person class that also includes Metamora coach Pat Ryan.

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Four from Peoria part of IHSA competitive dance state finals

Four competitive dance teams from the Peoria area competed for IHSA state championships in the final weekend of January 2023 in Bloomington.

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Longtime Indiana business to expand its footprint in Illinois with Peoria location

With locations in Springfield and Champaign, this Indiana-based company says this year is the right time to open a location in Peoria. Here's why.

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Best of the Best buffet restaurants around the Peoria area: Winner and finalists

Here are the 2022 Best of Best winners for the buffet restaurant category in the Peoria, Illinois, area.

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