Peoria beekeeping group wants Washington to allow hives in city limits
A figurative buzz and a literal buzz. Association members want the city to allow beekeeping within Washington city limits, pointing to what they consider an effective beekeeping ordinance adopted by Peoria in 2016 after a similar campaign. There are about 150 association members in Tazewell, Peoria and Woodford counties. Some members are experienced beekeepers. Others are new to the hobby. Peoria is the lone community in the three-county area that allows beekeeping. Association members want other communities to join the list. "We're starting with Washington. We want to get other several commu...