County turnout of 68.53% bettered national average with Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris earning 40,509 votes to Republican Donald Trump’s 36,866
How did the polls play out in Peoria?
by Bill Knight • • 1 Comment
Articles
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
Tribute to Don Jackson: Fairness was the fight of his life
by Pam Adams • • 0 Comments
Publicly or privately, the area civil rights icon was a voice to be reckoned with, and he fought for fairness amongst us all. Pam Adams tells his story
Inland Art: Reflective solidarity
by Community Word Staff • • 0 Comments
John, Nita Tuccillo complement their creations with their own distinct styles married together
ArtsPartners announces award recipients
by Bill Knight • • 0 Comments
Community Foundation of Central Illinois, Kidder Music honored; Humanities Center in Elmwood earns Arts Dollars
Nature Rambles: Here we go again with a ‘new’ president …
by Mike Miller • • 0 Comments
Don’t despair when climate change takes back seat in next administration; stay positive, be critical, active, kind
Muppets Inc. takes Riverfront Museum
by JL Shannon • • 0 Comments
‘Jim Henson Imagination Unlimited’ captures the spirit of the entire life
of the iconic Muppeteer pioneer
STAFFING INFECTIONS: Manpower shortages, fiscal woes crippling nursing homes as corporations profit
by Bill Knight • • 0 Comments
For months, greater Peoria has seen headlines about Petersen Health Care, 830 W. Trailcreek Dr. in Peoria, which has faced foreclosures and bankruptcy due to hundreds of millions of dollars of unpaid debt. Petersen’s holdings include nursing homes in Iowa,…
Area nursing home facilities cited for alleged violations
by Bill Knight • • 8 Comments
Illinois Department of Public Health’s 2nd Quarterly Report showed 13 facilities cited for violations, with fines totaling $143,600.
WCBU: Civic Center reports record income
by Joe Deacon of WCBU, Peoria Public Radio • • 0 Comments
General Manager Rik Edgar says facility earned $7.3 million; and his staff is also planning for future hurdles