$300,000 for Comprehensive Planning Process; $1.15M for a new salt storage building; $90,0000 to replace the fuel island at Maxwell Station; $400,000 to complete Phase II of the jail ring road; $1.1M to renovate the probation department
Columns
The Watch: Election audit results released
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There were 72 ballots from Nov. 5 election that had not been posted because the scanner was not working properly due to operator error.
Straight Talk: Bradley hoops fans returning to Hilltop?
by Roger Monroe • • 1 Comment
Beloved Braves superfan Gene Sidler kept fire alive; now BU basketball worth watching again; plus with Donald Trump elected, we’re on to the next elections
Moonlighting: Partnership at airport gift shop has helped adult learners for 10 years
by Bill Knight • • 0 Comments
Proceeds from airport gift shop go to the Moonlight Coalition for Adult Learning programs at Logan Recreation Center and Proctor Recreation Center. Originally established in 1994, Moonlight Coalition offers free tutoring and supplies, and covers the $144 testing fee for all students
Nature Rambles: Bumble Bee protection is moving forward despite political climate
by Community Word Staff • • 0 Comments
During the grip of winter, the plight of bumble bees might not be an immediate thought. However, January 2025 is a good time to take action to protect the Rusty Patched Bumble Bee (Bombus affinis). This particular species has experienced…
WCBU: What’s next for city’s unhoused?
by Joe Deacon of WCBU, Peoria Public Radio • • 0 Comments
‘Robust system’ by Peoria to find homes for those in need should have been in place well before encampment ban
The Watch: Peoria County approves $157M for new year
by Terry Bibo • • 0 Comments
Peoria City Council moving forward on demolishing Salvation Army, construction of new homeless shelter. League of Women Voters of Greater Peoria observers attend and report on local government meetings.
The Watch: ICC shuffling towards industrial arts, IT
by Terry Bibo • • 0 Comments
The junior college seeks to discontinue the Graphic Communications Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree program, including the five sub-certificates in the program as well as the Personal Fitness/Trainer Certificate program.
West Peoria News: New center of our city will be sight to see
by April Silver • • 0 Comments
Corner of Rohmann and Sterling developing before our very eyes; plus a big thanks to Emily Huff and her little libraries
The Lion’s Den: Past, present, future — I won’t complain
by Daniel McCloud • • 0 Comments
“I’ve had some good days; I’ve had some hills to climb; I’ve had some weary days; And some sleepless nights
“But when I look around; And I think things over; All of my good days; Outweigh my bad days; I won’t complain”