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The pasta and music were flowing during one of Central Illinois’ longest-running traditions. The Italian American Society held its 92nd Summer Festa Picnic. This was the first year back since 2019, and the Italian recipes brought out the long lines for the mostaccioli. Some of the food and detailed woodwork were imported from authentic Italian shop...

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The future of Peoria’s Christopher Columbus statue is not fully known, but it may not be seen in the River City again. The park district voted to remove the statue in the fall of 2020 after national controversies were raised in that time over Columbus’ treatment of Native Americans. Peoria Park District Executive Director Emily Cahill says there’s...

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Peoria's Christopher Columbus statue will soon be gone. The park district board voted 4-2 Wednesday night to remove the statue from Bradley Park, and replace it with green space. Board members Nancy Snowden and Joseph Cassidy voted no. Cassidy said people living in the Uplands nearby want another statue or work of art to replace Columbus instead of...

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