Today Peoria residents were given the opportunity to learn new methods in powering their homes. Ruyle Mechanical Services Inc is one of several businesses and homes hosting free open houses to educate the public about solar energy and its benefits.
No pregnant woman expects her baby to end up in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in the hospital. However, every year 10 to 15 percent of babies born in the U.S. do, for reasons including prematurity, heart problems, and birth defects.
A program at Pontiac Township High School has been recognized by the Special Olympics Illinois to be among the top for inclusiveness. This program is also considered number one in the state by ESPN.
The oldest liquor store in Normal will be re-opening soon. University Liquors near Illinois State University is now reconstructing months after it was badly damaged in an overnight fire in May. Ricky Rakholia, the owner of the store, said the interior is currently getting cleaned and he's excited to see old and new customers come back.
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