Another $15-$26 million going to developing Peoria’s shore. Let’s begin with some gorgeous landscaping and benches to enjoy the riverboat traffic
Straight Talk: Kayaks? Get serious about our Riverfront
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West Peoria News: Young minds center moving into Heddington Oaks
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Carle Health affiliate Trillium Place offers comprehensive youth-based inpatient behavioral health care; plus WPFD Family Day and Golf Classic set for September
The Watch: City, County officials sending out checks to proffer their programs
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League of Women Voters of Greater Peoria observers attend and report on local government meetings.
Heat Waves — In Red & Black: Does your home need an energy audit?
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It’s easy to see if you need an energy audit, which are not cheap for the pocketbook; but they are invaluable to the environment with a big payoff in energy savings Energy audits aren’t cheap, but it is easy to…
Labor roundup: UAW in ‘defining fight’ with Big 3; nurses striking across nation
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UAW says U.S. communities deserve an EV industry that puts workers first and creates good, safe, union-wage jobs. Plus labor leaders blast Supreme Court, Labor Board frees gig workers to unionize
Nature Rambles: Savor our summer’s symphony; it’s ensemble is quite unique
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As evening progresses, you really notice just how different the north woods is from central Illinois. A summer day in central Illinois ends with a progression of insect songs starting with numerous species of cicadas giving way to katydid songs and tree crickets that will sing through the night. In the north woods, the darkness is silent.
The Lion’s Den: ‘New Normal’ or business as usual?
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It is a fancy way of saying that when really, really bad things unexpectedly happen, due to unforeseen circumstances and crises, the need to adapt to handle these challenges positively or negatively will determine how one’s quality of life is influenced. Mass shootings, increased crime and violence, book banning, and historical revisionism — Florida’s 2023 Social Studies curriculum, which will include lessons on how “slaves developed skills” that could be used for “personal benefit.”
Listen local: Here’s some music not to miss in central Illinois this month
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Check out King Purp’s new album, Heartland Festival Orchestra’s “Sounds of Hope,” Big Huge at 3300 Event Center, Soft Spoken Live at the Five Spot, Emily the Band at Pour Bros., Grey Slush, The Forecast at Kenny’s Westside, Matt Miller at Neon Bison, and Revel in Red in Downtown Pekin
Arts Alerts: Check out Municipal Band finale; party on Water St.; Erin Feis Aug. 25-27; Titanic at Corn Stock
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ART • ArtsPartners of Central Illinois announced the winning artists and their works for the 2023 Sky Art Peoria program, an initiative supported by Adams Outdoor Advertising, which mounted 48×14-foot reproductions of the works on five billboards throughout Greater Peoria…
The Watch: Peoria County under contract with Energy Harbor; City Council to study efficiency
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League of Women Voters of Greater Peoria observers attend and report on local government meetings.