Archive for May, 2009

Now that city elections have drawn to a close, the creation of a new city council and a new museum births optimism among some Peoria residents. Citizens have spoken once again, and Peoria is left in the capable hands of local government leaders—new and old. Peoria Mayor Jim Ardis is the first incumbent re-elected...
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Many resources for seniors are available but knowing what those resources are and how to access them is often difficult. Central Illinois Agency on Aging (CIAA), located at 700 Hamilton Boulevard in Peoria, is a powerhouse of information. References are made in some of their brochures to “your one-stop-shop for information on senior...
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The first week of May across the county is National County Government Week. First celebrated in 1991, the week is geared toward educating the public about the roles and responsibilities of county government. More than 1,000 of the 3,068 counties nationwide participate in this week by holding workshops, tours of county facilities, and other...
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New research suggests that long term use of cannabis has shown very noticeable delays in awareness and comprehension. This is the first study that focuses on middle-aged subjects who have been avid marijuana consumers from early ages. The study was conducted by scientists from...
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Peoria made national news with the election of Aaron Shock, the youngest member of the House of Representatives. Peoria became a Jay Leno joke as he talked about the 13-year old who was arrested for robbing South Side Bank. What’s next for Peoria? How about news that District 150 is...
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Bridge builders don’t fret about one side or the other; it’s the chasm they seek to span that’s the challenge. President Obama recently proposed equalizing tax deductions for the wealthy and everyone else alike, changing the current provision that gives higher-income households bigger deductions for a $100 donation to some charity than a $100 contribution...
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Lisa Jackson received a lot of attention after her announcement in April. As President Obama’s head of the EPA, she simply stated that the agency will be moving forward with a plan to declare carbon dioxide, along with five other greenhouse gases, a threat to human health. This means the EPA may start to...
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The City of Peoria isn’t any different than any other. Seriously. Half the town thinks we’re the cultural center of the Universe, or ought to be regardless of the cost. The other thinks we’re an urban dystopia and cannot wait until they can emigrate to the northern hinterlands or across the river. The reality is that we’re...
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PPD Up to Old Tricks! by Merle Widmer, Peoria County Board Member and local blogger On April 17, 2009, JS reporter Catherine Schaidle, Bonnie Noble and the Peoria Park District combined in a “pull the wool” over a naive and sometime apathetic Peoria citizenry. Schaidle wrote “East Bluff land catches Park District’s Eye”. This property...
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Having children doesn’t always involve diapers and new mommies don’t always have kids. Sounds like I’m heading into a metaphor, doesn’t it? You got me.  To an empty-nester like me, motherhood is all about birthing books. Of course conception is the most fun. A thought, an idea or a dream...
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