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by: Andy Kravetz, Sam Godby
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PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Airport Road, south of Pfeiffer Road, is closed due to a water main break.
That’s the word from the Peoria County Highway Department, which is the water company, Illinois-American, is responding to the area. The road was closed until further notice, the county said.
This story will be updated.
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