Dozens of Peoria area veterans share their stories during ‘Operation Penguin’

28 June 2026, 2:13 pm

Dozens of Central Illinois veterans revisited memories of their military service as they toured the Peoria area through Operation Penguin, a program honoring veterans who are unable to participate in ...... Read More »

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