Everything in clinic is ‘brand new’ more than year after facility was firebombed
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Labor roundup: Machinists seeking seat at Boeing’s board table
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Illinois improving protections for child labor; companies must disclose employee benefits
Environmental news & notes
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States scrambling to protect wetlands; enormous health risks at factory farms; renewing flood insurance new dilemma
Straight Talk: What is this world babbling about?
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As tensions increase and the war between Israel and Hamas terrorists expands, a small band of international leaders are wasting city and county officials’ time; Do we need a new Park Board? Care at Pekin Hospital excellent
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Remember Aaron Bushnell and his sacrifice for justice, freedom
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A tribute by IMAM MAZHAR MAHMOOD & LAWRENCE MAUSHARD In the annals of history, there are names that etch themselves into eternity, leaving an indelible mark on the collective consciousness of humanity. Aaron Bushnell is one such name. With the…
Peoria Reads: A personal invitation
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Peoria Public Library is encouraging everybody to read “Nature’s Best Hope: A New Approach to Conservation that Starts in Your Yard” by Douglas W. Tallamy in conjunction with Library Week
Labor roundup: Chicago Tribune newsies strike for a day; Senators tell Rivian neutrality ‘bare minimum’
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“Our anger today is about to boil over,” said Tribune reporter Ray Long. “If you refuse to bargain in good faith from this day forward, you will see our wrath and you will wish this day had never come.”
Letters: Mr. Monroe misses the point on purpose of not-for-profit boards
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I take exception with Roger Monroe’s assertion (Straight Talk, Feb., 2024) that the fiduciary responsibility of not-for-profit (NFP) boards is “to oversee the administration.” This is a gross simplification of NFP board and board member fiduciary responsibility. Having served on…
Medicare Advantage enrollees can change plans this month
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Enrollees can switch plans or transfer to traditional Medicare from Jan. 1 to March 31.