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The Salvation Army has opened it Christmas Center in Peoria. This week, staff will be collecting applications from families looking for assistance at the Corps Community Center at 2903 West Nebraska Avenue.

The sign-up is for Coats for Kids, Christmas food baskets, and toy giveaways. You can stop by 9am to 4pm Monday through Thursday, and Friday, 9 a.m. to noon. You can also contact them at 309-655-7272. FULL STORY

~Matt Hall