New WTVP Channel 47 CEO Jenn Gordon says public TV station will be more open and positive under her watch
Who’s watching WTVP — who’s not?
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Bill Knight: This White Sox bid means more corporate welfare
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Most studies say subsidies aren’t supported by claims of economic development, job creation or promised growth. Using public funds to enrich private ventures by wealthy owners takes money from infrastructure, public services and other needs.
WTVP names Jenn Gordon new CEO
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WTVP-TV 47 named former ArtsPartners executive director Jenn Gordon as the public television station’s new CEO on March 21. Set to start on April 22, Gordon was one of three central Illinois finalists out of about 70 applicants, according to WTVP board chair John Wieland.
WCBU gives you news for everyday people
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Merger between Bradley, Illinois State has allowed public radio station to provide content that is hard to find around central Illinois anymore; that includes its website
Judge trims Thomas attorney’s fees in auditor case
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Peoria County does not have to pay $40,000 of $125K Justin Penn billed for representing ousted auditor
WTVP rounds out its new board
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But questions remain on grassroots level of the reorganization of the public television station
Primary voting runs through March 19
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Presidential races top ballots that include local races, referenda; Peoria County this election has implemented a “voting center” standard for Election Day, so any registered voters can vote at any of Peoria County’s voting locations that day
All registered voters may vote by mail
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Requests made to Peoria County Elections Commission for ballots will be granted through March 14
Bill Knight: Wistful visit to Northwoods like many malls of America
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Stopping at the mall on a winter day, there were familiar sights, such as seniors enjoying a walk and a sense of community, illusion or not. … Northwoods is markedly different than years past, but there are no Illinois tumbleweeds bouncing through a virtual ghost town
Medical transport talks on Peoria pact initiated
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City officials have started discussing new deal with Advanced Medical Transport behind scenes, and beyond public eye