Looks like the Tribune is no longer going to try to sell their newspapers in many downstate areas, and Peoria is one of them.
"Chicago Tribune has halted its distribution in Peoria"
"the most widely circulated newspaper in Illinois will no longer be carried in certain areas of the state...
central and southern Illinois will no longer be able to receive the newspaper other than its online version"
"...cost to produce and distribute to your area have necessitated this curtailment of service"
"Subscribers who have due credit will get their money back...
The letter also gave subscribers alternatives
An online edition of the paper will be offered for $2.50 a week"
"Chicago Tribune has halted its distribution in Peoria"
"the most widely circulated newspaper in Illinois will no longer be carried in certain areas of the state...
central and southern Illinois will no longer be able to receive the newspaper other than its online version"
"...cost to produce and distribute to your area have necessitated this curtailment of service"
"Subscribers who have due credit will get their money back...
The letter also gave subscribers alternatives
An online edition of the paper will be offered for $2.50 a week"