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VFW Post 5520 in Champaign provides local veterans a place of comfort
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Evacuation order issued in Illinois' Peoria, East Peoria after 'credible threat'
Mark Thompson
Mark Thompson
Reporter · Chicago, IL
Mark Thompson has spent over a decade highlighting community stories across Chicago. He graduated from Northwestern University and has contributed to various local outlets, including Chicago Reader, focusing on grassroots initiatives and neighborhood developments.
More from Mark →Reporter · Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 3:09 AM · 1 min read
Peoria and East Peoria authorities ordered an immediate evacuation of a one-square-mile area near Biourja following the discovery of a suspicious package.
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Saturday, November 14, 2026
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