These real estate transactions, recorded the weeks of May 11 and May 18, are compiled from information on file with Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford counties. They represent sales of $78,000 or more.
PEORIA COUNTY
726 W. Corrington Ave., Peoria: David Schroff to Aaron M. Niebuhr, $79,900.
2601 W. Willowlake Drive, #36, Peoria: Arlene K. Raymer to Richard D. Cordis, $80,000.
125 SW Jefferson Ave., W4C, Peoria: Main Street Associates to Lisa Becker, $80,000.
1525 E. Hendryx Lane, Peoria: Scott E. Hall to Christine M. Paluska, $89,900.
218 W. Elm St., Chillicothe: Wilma L. McCord and Tena K. Shane to Aaron Martin and Rhiannon Cluff, $90,000.
1620 N. Wisconsin Ave., Peoria: Mary R. Lahue and Lyall L. Suttong to Oscar Davila and David Davila Duenas, $90,000.
2310 W. Heading Ave., West Peoria: Cyrus A. Taylor and Aimee C. Hood to Anthony L. and Holly M. Catencamp, $99,000.
4444 N. Knoxville Ave., #308, Peoria: Donna Utzinger to Timothy Funk, $100,000.
315 E. Elmhurst Ave., Peoria: Nathaniel C. and Kayleigh M. Bratton to Rae Richards, $111,000.
2306 W. Laura Ave., West Peoria: Aaron Dawson to Karin L. and Tatum M. Kellum, $116,000.
412 W. Ash St., Elmwood: Brian and Kristina Windish to Raven N. Koeppel, $117,450.
2112 W. Ayres Ave., West Peoria: Bryan Christianson and Rose Mary Garcia Ramirez to Joshua Smith, $120,000.
5008 N. Best St., Peoria Heights: Donald F. Harris to Max D. Rutschke, $124,900.
1701 W. Thames Drive, Peoria: Saleh Alarami Sr. and Nawa Aladawi to Omar Musaitif, $125,000.
5208 S. Cameron Lane, Mapleton: Clair E. Jr. and Easter L. Phillips to GLM Real Estate Holdings LLC Series Seven, $125,000.
3516 W. Richwoods Blvd., #10, Peoria: Carren White to Alyssa Athamnah, $126,900.
2928 N. Renwood Ave., Peoria: Richard A. and Mary J. Gebhardt to Amanda L. Miles, $129,500.
5511 W. Dirksen Parkway, Peoria: John C. Defreitas to Tyrone and Jennifer Redd, $130,000.
1026 E. Richwoods Blvd., Peoria: Matthew Jaja to Joshua D. Woodman, $132,000.
5002 N. Glen Elm Drive, Peoria Heights: John 14 Six Real Estate Investments LLC to Anja Olsen, $133,000.
804 W. Maywood Ave., Peoria: Gary and Jessica Olson to Michelle Stephenson, $134,000.
503 W. Main St., Elmwood: Michael L. and Debra A. Uryasz to Mark Schwartz, $135,000.
605 S. Parkhill Drive, Chillicothe: Chance and Brooke Burkle to Daniel and Lindsey Griffith, $135,000.
2115 E. Riverview Court, Peoria Heights: Curtis Von Behren and Lynette Mahieu to Laura Sherman, $136,000.
319 E. Calhoun St., Brimfield: Deborah and Larry E. Blackburn to Drayke Stahl, $147,000.
4900 N. Knoxville Ave., #111A, Peoria: Gabriel I. Chapman to James H. and Debra S. Rada, $150,000.
3900 N. Stable Court, #210, Peoria: Steve D. Penninger and Dawn Chung Penninger to Kara J. Woerner, $150,000.
5613 N. Mar Vista Drive, Peoria: Shelley Ingram and Tara and Mary Mehlenbeck to Evan Ackerman and Grace Streitmatter, $153,000.
5913 S. Madison St., Bartonville: Brian J. Monge to Matthew Eisenhower and Shannon Huddleston, $155,000.
7113 S. Depot St., Bartonville: Chris O’Niell Inc. to Joseph Bell and Abbey J. Mendez, $157,784.
1827 W. Winnebago Drive, Peoria: Debra Fore to Alexis Seltveit, $159,000.
5626 W. Plank Road, Peoria: Anupama Uddavolu and Nandika Gogineni to Chirta Sabapathy and Subbareddy Kanagasabapathy, $160,000.
300 N. Stanley Drive, Chillicothe: Barbara J. and Timothy Harris to Benjamin S. and Sarah A. Errion, $160,000.
4542 N. Thornhill Drive, Peoria: Meredith Baldwin to Mercedes Baldwin, $160,000.
4811 W. Redbud Drive, Peoria: Michele L. Mooney to Kenneth W. Hanks, $161,000.
5626 N. Montello Drive, Peoria: Alonso R. Prado to Ryan and Kara Burmeier, $165,000.
11801 W. Route 150, Brimfield: Samuel L. and Juliene J. Hoerr to MJ MH Properties LLC, $165,000.
125 SW Jefferson Ave., #W-6A and #W6B-1, Peoria: AMG Real Properties LLC VI to William L. Hurt, $174,900.
2401 W. Sherman Ave., West Peoria: Patsy D. Bowers to Justin Kuhlman and Marissa R. Miller, $176,000.
3823 N. Saymore Lane, Peoria: Diane M. Roecker, Beth A. Van Dusen, Mark E. and Gary V. Hohulin and Jill M. Martini to Walter and Denise Wiebe, $177,500.
16212 N. Admiral Drive, Chillicothe: Chase E. and Melissa L. Farmer to Sebastian and Lizbeth White, $179,900.
2715 S. Tiara Strip, Peoria: Charles D. and Marian S. Hertz to Sandra Graack, $180,000.
2817 N. Harper Terrace, Peoria: Jonathan L. and Sandra D. Schafer to Rosario and Sergio Ibarra, $184,900.
1249 N. Fifth St., Chillicothe: Alice A. Guttensohn and Cynthia L. McCully to Connor McGann, $184,900.
514 W. Timber Ridge Drive, Peoria: Leslie D. Moe Kaiser to Donna Utzinger, $185,500.
1806 W. Glen Ave., Peoria: Dylan Gronset to Jacob Welch, $186,000.
3902 N. Melcosta Drive, Peoria: Arius Hounwanou and Gracia N. Matenda to Kamden M. Damrow, $187,000.
2115 W. Jubilee Lane, Dunlap: Susan K. Begner and Hayley Wilson, $190,000.
3217 N. Twelve Oaks Drive, Peoria: Patrick and Kathy Risen to Dario H. Magana, $190,000.
12202 N. Riverview Road, Chillicothe: Robert E. and Joanne E. Young to Kevin Hollingsworth, $193,200.
1817 W. Bel Aire Ave., Peoria: Lamicka Hoover to Assan Colley to Zadie Payne, $195,000.
209 W. Northland Ave., Peoria: Christopher S. and Denise A. Hanley to Meagan Hanley, $195,000.
123 SW Jefferson Ave., #E17A-B, Peoria: AMG Real Properties LLC VI to William L. Hurt, $197,500.
1110 NE Glen Oak Ave., Peoria: Amy C. Panek to Preston Brawner and Joan E. Schon, $200,000.
7802 N. University St., Peoria: Wayne2 LLC to Ham Estate University Inc., $200,000.
1446 N. Fourth St., Chillicothe: Jesse and Kaylee Burford to Carter Williamson and Marshal Pruitt, $210,000.
4501 W. Legion Hall Road, Dunlap: Gerald H. Dixon and Pamela A. McCollister to Kosta and Erika L. Demetreas, $212,000.
304 N. Magnolia St., Elmwood: Tammi K. and Andrew Barnes to Kristine Joseph, $212,000.
1210 N. Elmwood Ave., Peoria: Aroosa Khan to Ethan and Audrey Griffith, $215,000.
4321 N. Nelson Drive, Peoria: Alexander M. and Jacquelyn C. Eddlemon to Joseph D. McGrew, $215,000.
5029 W. Juniper Court, Peoria: Andrew J. Jr. and Becky A. Moore to Jeffrey P. and Rebecca J. Cappello, $217,000.
2820 W. Huntington Drive, Peoria: Anthony and Angela Hill to David J. Teggelaar, $219,900.
5019 N. Edgebrook Drive, Peoria: Shay and Hannah Morgan to Kyle and Brooke A. Berst, $224,500.
105 N. Louise St., Chillicothe: Tyler Halvorson and Michaela Grant to Rafael M. Ochoa, $225,000.
5200 N. Knoxville Ave., #107N, Peoria: Uma Shetty to Debra J. McGlothlen, $225,000.
6925 N. Patricia Lane, Peoria: Jeff Cohen to Kenton and Maria Burnham, $229,270.
949 NE Glen Oak Ave., Peoria: Olivia P. Leon to Jonah and Olivia Kramer, $232,500.
1419 W. Moss Ave., Peoria: Brian L. and Sarah Gruber to Benton and Sadie Morris, $245,000.
406 W. Lawndale Ave., Peoria: Constance R. Weaver to Dennis and Olivia Thornton, $245,000.
303 E. Lyndale Road, Peoria: Suzanne Salrin to Cheryle A. Duffy Lehrer, $250,000.
6434 N. Robinwood Drive, Peoria: Peggy A. Drain to Daniel C. King, $260,000.
6315 N. Post Oak Road, Peoria: Daryl and Laura Carlson to Christopher Whitley and Kimberly Boggess, $274,000.
6126 S. Navajo Drive, Peoria: Chad M. and Stacie L. Breedlove to Jason and Leslie Meeks, $280,000.
13022 N. Crater Lane, Dunlap: Alec Wagenbach to Conner R. and Sierra R. Wieland, $285,000.
9156 N. Timber Lane, Peoria: Noriko Smith to Matthew Jaja, $285,600.
3725 W. Eagle Point Drive, Peoria: Renate B. Fitzgerald to Ajayi F. Fimihan, $289,900.
2810 W. Willowlake Drive, #A3, Peoria: Scott T. and Josephine L. Barrows to Donald Doss and Stacey Willingham Doss, $295,000.
116 N. Magnolia St., Elmwood: Robert E. Shoop to 116 Magnolia Place LLC, $300,000.
9310 N. Frye Road, Peoria: Sorin M. and Monica Calugar to Matthew and Stella Wolf, $315,000.
7320 W. Akron Road, Princeville: Kevin and Michelle Hardesty to John and Betty Perring, $352,000.
9913 W. Guinivere Drive, Mapleton: Brian Osmulski to Guinivere Properties LLC, $359,000.
6906 N. Fox Point Drive, Peoria: James C. and Jill L. Kreid to Kyle A. and Haley A. Freiburger, $360,000.
5209 N. Prospect Road, Peoria Heights: Wendell D. and Marilyn J. Cox to Constance R. Weaver, $372,500.
5220 S. Acre Road, Mapleton: Lawrence E. Jr. and Catherine A. Thomason to James P. and Laura L. Tessem, $400,000.
1520 W. Harborway Drive, Chillicothe: Matthew C. and Jennifer L. Denny to Chase and Melissa Farmer, $400,000.
13815 N. Wild Spruce Lane, Chillicothe: Darren and Denise Conklin to Heather N. and Joshua S. Benway, $410,000.
7014 N. Bradford Place, Peoria: Jeffrey D. and Nicole M. Stahl to Shawn and Melissa Harrison, $460,000.
4501 W. Legion Hall Road, Dunlap: Kosta and Erika L. Demetreas to Ethan R. Martin, $460,000.
3925 W. Crimson Road, Dunlap: Sadia B. and Shams B. Ilahi to Subhani M. and Shamimoon B. Shaik, $470,000.
2716 W. Woods Edge Drive, Peoria: Mandalay Partners LLC to Tammie S. and Nicole D. Turner, $499,500.
11913 W. Sweetbriar Lane, Brimfield: Mark A. and Shawn L. Phelps to Alejandro and Mackenzie Ibarra, $500,000.
9517 W. Whittingham Point, Mapleton: Andrew D. and Dianna Mullins to Allison L. Eckert, $515,000.
6526 N. St. Marys Road, Peoria: Ryan A. and Jennifer L. Miller to Ranier J. and Elizabeth Estigoy, $575,000.
5401 W. Stonebridge Court, Peoria: Bradley W. and Nancy J. Dunham to Jerry and Joe A. Bell, $575,000.
11308 N. Hickory Woods Court, Dunlap: Michael A. Weber to William Hurst and Jennifer Williams Hurst, $575,000.
9711 N. Cherrybark Court, Peoria: Andrew and Amanda Chambers to Caleb and Erin Strader, $580,000.
3000 W. Saddle Creek Drive, Dunlap: Michael A. Smith and Alyssa L. Alvarado to Cody M. Sevcik and Ashley Schlapper Sevcik, $678,500.
11819 N. Deerfield Drive, Dunlap: Blake P. and Tamara L. Olt to Sam K. Mach and Phung L. Thai, $700,000.
8700 N. Allen Road, Peoria: Vonachen Enterprises LLC to TCIF Allen Road Peoria LLC, $4,015,000.
TAZEWELL COUNTY
Parcel Number 17-17-23-300-005, Tazewell County: Richard J. Smith to Amanda J. and Christopher P. Aeschliman, $80,000.
12245 Sunset Drive, Manito: David R. Good to Dawson King, $87,000.
729 N. Main St., Creve Coeur: Garron Systems Inc. to Kenneth C. Spirling, $89,901.
1005 Irene St., Pekin: Ashlei and Dylan Bowen to Susan Hutchinson, $95,000.
102 Coriell St., Green Valley: Joslyn Livengood to Carl R. Pettijohn Sr., $104,000.
108 S. Church St., Green Valley: Stephen J. Wilkin to Joshua A. Milby, $105,000.
320 Derby St., Pekin: First Pekin Savings Bank to Michael T. Combs, $105,000.
915 Lincoln Road, Marquette Heights: Micah Bouillon to Matthew Moland and Auna Plunk, $112,000.
107 N. Verry St., Armington: Dorthy L. Stanley to Chad W. and Sophie G. Barth, $115,000.
Parcel Number 17-17-23-300-005, Tazewell County: Richard J. Smith to Lori A. and Michael D. Strnad, $120,000.
130 Sun Valley Court, East Peoria: DRD Ventures LLC to Patricia L. Jackson, $125,000.
3500 Bloomington Road, East Peoria: Brian and Brayden Beckman to Rachel Brandt, $130,000.
110 Yates Road, Marquette Heights: Alicia M. and Ismael M. Ponce to Rebecca S. Louis, $130,000.
102 Moushon Drive, East Peoria: Breanne R. Frye and Timothy and Tricia Gardner to Claire V. Schmitt, $135,000.
332 S. Carol Ave., Morton: Peoria Heights Properties LLC to Jennifer L. and Kendrick O. Arvin, $139,900.
417 Wagner St., Washington: Oak Tree Ventures LLC 1112G A B 417W 302C Protected Series to Lena Steiner, $140,000.
305 Midway St., Pekin: Christopher L. Forbis to Zachary M. Cooney, $142,000.
914 Henrietta St., Pekin: Karen J. and Thomas J. Sego to Gannon and Mikeala Gardner, $142,500.
108 Turnron Place, East Peoria: Betty J. Bridges to Melvin Robertson, $143,000.
516 Carola St., Creve Coeur: Amanda and Robert Stasz to Kacy Catton, $143,000.
105 Loren St., Washington: Angela K. Irwin to Connor Pichon, $145,000.
Parcel Number 23-23-07-200-006, Tazewell County: Richard A. Litwiller to Kenneth E. Litwiller, $146,000.
400 Coventry Lane, Mackinaw: Nicole Schlueter to Carol A. Guernsey, $150,000.
113 Grant St., Washington: Bruce E. Wood to Thompson Cody, $155,000.
120 Douglas, Marquette Heights: Amanda and Matthew Tisdale to David J. Lange, $155,500.
101 W. 8th St., Delavan: Darcy R. Cruz to Drew Dixon, $160,000.
1515 Chestnut St., Pekin: Ryan Swanson to Daniel and Teresa Botkin, $160,000.
411 Woodland St., Pekin: Violet M. and Walter Sweet to Margarito Gloria, $160,000.
913 Springfield Road, East Peoria: Riki Kettwich to Boston T. Eaton and Jenna Lentz, $162,500.
700 W. Jefferson St., Morton: Hillcrest Dental Laboratory Inc. to Angie and Shannon Powers, $165,000.
109 Berry Road, Marquette Heights: Clark O. and Michelle Vandegraft to Nicholas J. and Sabrina M. Frank, $168,300.
408 Camelot Drive, Washington: Jerry L. and Michael E. Boles and Amy R. Cranford to Mehradad Elyaderani, $169,900.
904 Coolidge Ave., Pekin: Cory T. Pfanz to Emma C. Ladage and Joshua Messenger, $178,000.
2841 Allentown Road, Pekin: Anita F. Wood to Caleb Walsh, $180,000.
Parcel Number 22-22-12-400-002, Tazewell County: Sally J. Griffith, Cindy S. Lawhorne, Rebecca A. Meissner and Patricia A. Springer to Abby R. and Wade M. Springer, $184,000.
306 E. Madison St., Mackinaw: Daniel Cottingham and Jill L. Dunham to Nathan T. Proctor, $185,000.
204 Hemlock St., Pekin: Judith A. and Merle A. Northrup to Shannon Harmon and Clay Wilcox, $187,500.
203 Meadowlark Lane, Washington: Carolyn L. and David L. Williamson to Tyler Wehrli, $190,000.
902 Saint Julian St., Pekin: McCall Rafferty to Lyle J. Bright and Ashlyn Covey, $195,000.
208 Madison St., Hopedale: James D. Polson to Catherine Birkey, $200,000.
13931 2nd St., Pekin: Charles McGlothlin Jr. to David A. and Kristin L. Daniels, $204,990.
4 James Court, Minier: Martha Cornwell to Marcelo Vargas Jr., $205,000.
504 E. Adams St., Morton: Ashley A. and Clinton M. Mathewson to Austin M. Schroeder, $205,000.
504 Hope St., Washington: Jesse P. Hoffman to Braden Staker and Emma Walton, $205,000.
19294 Springfield Road, Groveland: Lesley and Robert Albright III to Wesley Schaefer, $205,000.
306 Parkway Lane, Pekin: Nicholas M. Sangalli to Kelli Leonard, $205,100.
116 Gottlieb Court, Creve Coeur: Laura J. Franklin to Susan Engstrom, $210,000.
125 Division St., East Peoria: Andrew L. and Emily C. Zimmerman to Nathan A. Kloter, $210,000.
1905 Highwood Ave., Pekin: Christine A. Tuzil to Ellen C. Tuzil, $210,000.
1823 Highwood Ave., Pekin: Kyle Hedman and Laura S. Mitchell Hedman to Clarice Collins, $212,500.
26342 Litwiller Road, Delavan: Delmar L. and Ruthie E. Martin to Laura K. and Roland L. Martin, $220,000.
112 Bondurant St., Washington: Amy Morgan to Heather L. McCormick and Gary W. and Susan E. Sweet, $225,000.
2233 Autumn Drive, Pekin: Chelsee and Derick J. Leibel to Kailey A. and Keaton J. Rice, $225,000.
1 Millard Court, Minier: Joan and Larry Jerome to Teresa and William Washburn, $225,000.
1919 Sierra Court, Pekin: Micah Bouillon to Andrew Hopper and Annalee Johanson, $230,000.
119 Putnam St., East Peoria, 701 S. Main St., Morton, and 129 Reutter Court, East Peoria: Cheryl K. and Jerry W. Majors to Joshua M. and Lindsay A. Majors, $233,500.
604 Pleasant Hill Road, East Peoria: Jessica Watson to Brayden L. and Olivia G. Blunier, $235,000.
523 N. Main St., Morton: Chris Owen to Matthew Miller, $240,000.
300 Daniel Parkway, Washington: Joshua and Starr Barrett to Cody and Samantha Smock, $240,000.
44 Brooke Circle, Morton: Austen Wood to Michelle L. Harrison, $249,000.
210 Vernon Drive, Hopedale: Elizabeth K. and Everett M. Hilgert to Danielle and Jason Garber, $260,000.
104 Revere Drive, East Peoria: Charles L. and Debra S. Hartwell to Sue E. Clark and James Reames, $265,000.
310 Hillcrest Drive, Washington: Terri and Timothy E. Wiese to McKayla and Miles Bannister, $270,600.
112 Heatherview Drive, East Peoria: Patricia and Scott Laird to Patsy Bowers and Katrina Johnson, $289,000.
638 Mickel Parkway, Washington: Aaron T. Kurth to Douglas and Judith Scheirer, $295,000.
Parcel Numbers 11-11-32-100-018 and 11-11-32-100-026, Tazewell County: Joshua K. and Laura M. Lohnes to Heather M. and Nathan A. Gray, $299,000.
1802 Golfview Lane, Pekin: Carolyn and Stephen T. Stagg to Arlene J. Meyer, $300,000.
528 Cottonwood Circle, East Peoria: Drake and Roxanne Heinhorst to Linda Jenkins, $340,000.
414 Harbor Pointe Drive, East Peoria: Carolyn L. Johnson to Jam M. Riddle, $350,000.
1501 Gingoteague Way, Pekin: David A. and Kristin L. Daniels to Abigail Robertson and Adam Weed, $350,000.
400 S. Missouri Ave., Morton: Justin P. and Mary E. McCollum to Morgan Nichols, $355,000.
Parcel Number 12-12-03-100-001, Tazewell County: Irene E. Kaiser and Lisa K. Quigley to Marilyn K. and Martin D. Hohulin Jr., $360,000.
2110 Highwood Ave., Pekin: Arlene J. Heine to Clair O. and Lonna L. Anderson, $399,900.
76 Hickory Ridge Court, Morton: Laura A. and Mark A. Messner to Andrew and Laura Steiner, $400,000.
1400 Westminster Drive, Washington: Silvia L. Rodriguez and Omar A. Perez Vega to Codi R. and Patrick B. Conway, $415,000.
25401 Longview Road, Hopedale: Deeann L. and Kyle D. Sands to Brady and Christina Whitaker, $430,000.
1115 Tottenham Court, Washington: Greg and Wanda L. Passini to Casey and Zachery Morgenstern, $450,000.
121 Woodcrest Ave., Morton: Catherine A. and William P. Streeter to Lesley A. and Robert L. Albright III, $450,000.
209 Pinehurst Lane, Washington: Dennis II and Tonya J. Dooland to Brian and Mary Cagle, $525,000.
601 Brendalyn Drive, Mackinaw: Larry and Linda Young to Brian and Katherine Maloy, $535,273.
5 Old Farm Lane, Washington: James G. and Laura L. Cotner to Jason and Maggie Burrow, $615,000.
13535 Baer Road, Tremont: New Horizons Properties LLC Series Baer to James and Pearl Bult, $650,000.
WOODFORD COUNTY
307 W. Lincoln St., Metamora: Renee Slone to Thomas and Kerry Brock, $110,000.
706 N. State St., Roanoke: Sherry West to Logan Entringer, $115,000.
1152 N. Upper Skyline Drive, East Peoria: Susan K. Pierce to M4 Properties LLC and Derek Tipsword, $125,000.
207 N. Adams St., Washburn: Hayden Noble to Monica Jones, $128,000.
1635 N. Tremont St., East Peoria: Big Bobs Hunting LLC to Jerhamie Dykes, $140,000.
528 W. 5th St., Minonk: Elliott and Jerica Johnson to Dylan M. Palmore, $155,000.
1202 Arthur Lane, Metamora: Robert G. and Jean M. Campen to Willam and Katelyn Guth, $271,000.
1004 Thornberry Lane, Germantown Hills: Michael and Veronica Axelson to Dominic and Katherine Axelson, $306,600.
102 Wildflower Ave., Metamora: Josh and Breayn Klausing to Allison Trostle and Benjamin Connor, $315,000.
235 E. Surrey Lane, East Peoria: Tara and Mary Mehlenbeck to Zachary and Jessica Coltrin, $345,000.
208 Karagen Circle, Germantown Hills: Marcus B. Whitfield to Jordan and Mallorie Cruse, $358,000.
833 Stonelake Drive, Metamora: Kyle Rich and Jennifer Main to Adam and Heidi Brumbaugh, $391,297.
905 Stonelake Drive, Metamora: Travis and Tondalaya Brainard to Tyler and Kiara R. Deatherage, $405,000.
1317 Cedarlake Drive, Metamora: Tammie and Nicole Turner to Kevin Mathew and Ashika Shabu, $431,000.
6 Maple Drive, Goodfield: Marjory J. Kuntz to Justin and Bonni Fehr, $450,000.
Parcel Numbers 08-26-200-012 and 08-23-400-021, Woodford County: David B. Streid to Worth Walnut Creek LLC, $1,200,000.
This article originally appeared on Journal Star: Real estate sales in Peoria, Tazewell, Woodford counties for May 30, 2026
Reporting by Josh Jenke, Peoria Journal Star / Journal Star
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