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PHOTO GALLERY: Peoria Picks Up The Pieces

WCBU | By Kristin McHugh,
Dana Vollmer, Tim Shelley
Published June 1, 2020 at 4:10 PM CDT

Businesses across Peoria began clearing clearing debris before dawn after a night of unrest.

Dozens were damaged.

WCBU captured a small portion of the aftermath.

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Walmart, North Allen Road in Peoria. Monday, June 1, 2020. Wood pallet barricades block some entrances, but the store was open.
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Walmart, North Allen Road in Peoria. Monday, June 1, 2020. Wood pallet barricades block some entrances, but the store was open.
Front door damage at Hair Cuttery, North Allen Road in Peoria. Monday, June 1, 2020.
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Front door damage at Hair Cuttery, North Allen Road in Peoria. Monday, June 1, 2020.
Front door damage at Hair Cuttery, North Allen Road in Peoria. Monday, June 1, 2020.
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Front door damage at Hair Cuttery, North Allen Road in Peoria. Monday, June 1, 2020.
An employee exits the boarded-up entrance to Target in Peoria. The Glen Hollow store remained temporarily closed on the morning of Monday, June 1, 2020.
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An employee exits the boarded-up entrance to Target in Peoria. The Glen Hollow store remained temporarily closed on the morning of Monday, June 1, 2020.
Target, Glen Hollow Shopping Center in Peoria on Monday, June 1, 2020.
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Target, Glen Hollow Shopping Center in Peoria on Monday, June 1, 2020.
Employees clear debris at Big Lots on Sterling Road in Peoria on Monday, June 1, 2020.
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Employees clear debris at Big Lots on Sterling Road in Peoria on Monday, June 1, 2020.
Glass door adjacent to the entrance of US Cellular on North University near War Memorial Drive on Monday, June 1, 2020.
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Glass door adjacent to the entrance of US Cellular on North University near War Memorial Drive on Monday, June 1, 2020.
US Cellular on North University near War Memorial Drive on Monday, June 1, 2020.
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US Cellular on North University near War Memorial Drive on Monday, June 1, 2020.
Man works to board-up window of Scissors for Men on North University near War Memorial Drive on Monday, June 1, 2020.
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Man works to board-up window of Scissors for Men on North University near War Memorial Drive on Monday, June 1, 2020.
Broken glass on sidewalk outside US Cellular on North University near War Memorial Drive on Monday, June 1, 2020.
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Broken glass on sidewalk outside US Cellular on North University near War Memorial Drive on Monday, June 1, 2020.
Broken front door of Kelly Beauty on North University near War Memorial Drive on Monday, June 1, 2020.
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Broken front door of Kelly Beauty on North University near War Memorial Drive on Monday, June 1, 2020.
Worker boards-up damaged entrance of Walmart on North University on June 1, 2020.
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Worker boards-up damaged entrance of Walmart on North University on June 1, 2020.
A group of about 40 people set fire to the Tire Kings shop at 617 W. Loucks around 1 a.m. last night. Firefighters put it out within about ten minutes. Damage is estimated at $10,000.
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A group of about 40 people set fire to the Tire Kings shop at 617 W. Loucks around 1 a.m. last night. Firefighters put it out within about ten minutes. Damage is estimated at $10,000.
Pinnacle Ammo boarded up windows after rioting and looting in Peoria on Sunday night and Monday morning.
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Pinnacle Ammo boarded up windows after rioting and looting in Peoria on Sunday night and Monday morning.
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Kristin McHugh
Kristin McHugh is an experienced radio journalist and nonprofit manager. Most recently, she served as executive director of the Peoria Area World Affairs Council.
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Dana Vollmer
Dana Vollmer is a reporter with WGLT. Dana previously covered the state Capitol for NPR Illinois and Peoria for WCBU.
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Tim Shelley
Tim Shelley is the News Director at WCBU Peoria Public Radio.
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