Water Alert

Boil Order for Mapleton

Boil order is issued for the town Mapleton starting Tuesday. Water Commissioner Frank Hubbell advises residents to buy water from the village. The water boil is due to installation of a new section of the water main. The boil order is effect until further notice. For questions or more information, you can call the Water Commissioner at (309) 697-6784.

Police patrols could shift, city revives police advisory committee

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The city of Peoria is up to 88 shootings, making 2010 one of the most violent years in the city's history. Nearly two weeks ago the Police Department dedicated more officers to patrol the areas with the most activity, but now say the activity may be shifting.

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