by Elaine & George Hopkins, Peoria, IL We support protecting the Springdale Savanna. It’s a piece of Illinois history that deserves to be left alone. Please keep the existing agreement with the state IDNR. The Savanna should not be used…
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First 100 Days
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by Lori Curtis Luther, Peoria County Administrator Thanksgiving Day marks my 100th day as Peoria County’s Administrator. Reflecting on the past 100 days, I certainly have much to be thankful for since August 16, 2011. First, I would like to…
They Hated Roosevelt too. Remember?
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by Ed Klein, Peoria, IL With more that 25 million unemployed, the poverty rate moving upward every month, corporations going overseas, and many small businesses turning belly up, I think it is appropriate to take a backward glance to the…
Shop Talk: Small business highlights
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Tired of crashing after drinking lots of caffeinated coffee to keep alert? According to Raven Trapp, founding member and network distributor of SereniGy, there is an alternate that helps you feel better. According to Trapp, “80% of the population of…
Happenings for December
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thru Dec 17 – Candlelight Walks – Recurring weekly on Fri. & Sat. at Luthy Botanical Gardens. thru Dec 31st – Conklin’s Barn II Dinner Theatre presents “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year.” Recurring weekly on Sun., Thurs.,…
Free Events for Kids and Families in December at Peoria Public Library
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PreSchool Friday, December 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30 – Fun Time Storytime – North Branch – 10:15-10:45 a.m. – Fun stories and songs for children ages 3-6. 497-2100 FREE Wed., December 7 – Fun Time Storytime – Main Library,…
Newsbriefs
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Gordon Votes to Close Pension Loopholes Working to reform the state’s broken pension system, state Rep. Jehan Gordon (D-Peoria) recently supported two measures aimed at closing loopholes & preventing abuses of state pension benefits. House Bill 3815 prevents an employee…
The Importance of Being Haddad’s Market
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By Greg Speck Mark Wrhel, owner of Haddad’s Market knew that many people were devastated by the fire and the destruction of the Haddad’s Market, in January of this year. He knew his customers had really depended on the store…
Bullying? Sexual Harassment?
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by Dolores M. Klein, Peoria, IL On C-Span recently, I watched Anita Hill being honored at an event commemorating the 20th anniversary of her testimony against Clarence Thomas’ appointment to the Supreme Court. It was a valuable afternoon of insights…
Let Us Prey
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By Ed Klein, Peoria, IL h I hold no brief for Mormonism, and I’m not particularly fond of Mitt Romney. But when Christian leaders call it a cult, I find it appropriate to cite Hanlon’s Razor: “Never attribute to malice…