Certification for the primary will be March 12. By statute, early voting should begin March 7, but 18 counties cannot start early voting until March 17
Columns
Nature Rambles: Another cast of characters
by Mike Miller • • 0 Comments
Christmas Bird Count reveals 75 species and 10,396 birds as it reminds us of ebbs and flows of our planet’s history
West Peoria News: City Hall adds to attractive investments at Rohmann and Sterling
by April Silver • • 0 Comments
Mayor Dillon looking to forward to working in new space; Boy Scout Troop 11 and the Cub Scout Pack 11 are looking to welcome new Scouts
The Watch: County plants grant into food desert; City rebuilding Firestation 6
by Terry Bibo • • 0 Comments
City Council investigates feasibility of casino; plus new reports from Tri-County Planning Commission and Airport Authority
League of Women Voters of Greater Peoria observers attend and report on local government meetings.
The Watch: County Board accounting for American Rescue Plan funds
by contributor • • 0 Comments
$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
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