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Arts Beat

MUSIC Nov. 3: Judas Priest, “Redeemer of Souls” tour. 7:30 p.m. Civic Center Arena. 673-3200. Nov. 3: Hard Bop Jazz Band. 7:30 p.m. ICC Lecture/Recital Hall, East Peoria. 694-5136. Nov. 5: JJ Grey & Mofro, with honeyhoney. 7 p.m. Limelight…

Labor Roundup

Inadequate offer forced East St. Louis teachers strike. Students in the East St. Louis, Ill., school district stayed home beginning in early October after its 400 union teachers rejected an inadequate settlement offer. Members of Illinois Federation of Teachers voted…

Neighborhood Notes

The Jackson Corners Neighborhood Association will feature two local speakers at its next meeting, at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 5 at the Child Advocacy Center, 501 E. Gift, according to president Mary Genzel. One of the neighborhood’s Peoria police officers and…

Elder Care Concerns

By Dave Weiman It may seem an overwhelming task to find a suitable care provider for an elder, whether they are looking for home care, assisted living or skilled nursing. Many times the search is complicated by the fact decisions…