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These real estate transactions, recorded the week of July 28, are compiled from information on file with Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford counties. They represent sales of $78,000 or more. 1008 W.

He was predeceased by his parents Ronald and Sibyl Beatty, his brother David (Randi) Beatty, and his sister Barbara (Terry) ...