As residents clean up from historic flooding, state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth (D-Peoria) warns residents against scam artists who might try to take advantage of those looking for assistance. “Over forty counties, including Peoria County, have been declared disaster areas by…
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Ten Steps to Prevent Damage of Structural Mold Growth … according to Doug Hoffman, executive director of National Organization of Remediators and Mold Inspectors
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1. Remove any standing water-use a pump or a wet vac. 2. Remove wet carpets, rugs, draperies and personal belongings. Clear mud and debris from floors and foundation walls to allow the subflooring and foundation to dry. 3. Remove and…
Peoria County tax bills due May 15
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Approximately 82,300 Peoria County Real Estate Tax bills were mailed April 22. The first installment due date is June 4 and the second installment due date is September 4. Payments must be postmarked by their respective due dates to avoid…
The 2013 Grand Tour of Homes to be Held on May 19
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The Grand Tour of Homes is proud to present some of Peoria’s fine historical and architectural heritage on the 2013 Grand Tour. On Sunday, May 19h 2013, from 12:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. the general public is invited to tour…
AFSCME Ratifies New Contract
by Sara Browning • • 0 Comments
Following fifteen months of debate and negotiations, the largest state employee union has approved its next three-year contract. Since July of last year, leading members of the American Federation of State and County Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Council 13 have been…
Chemical-free Lawn Care
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Bob Streitmatter, manager at Peoria Park District’s Luthy Botanical Garden, would like to change your perception of a beautiful lawn and teach you how to maintain one. Minimizing turf by expanding garden beds is a good idea. Understand a little…
A New Home, the Same Heart
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Later this spring, the County of Peoria will welcome residents to our new elder care facility Heddington Oaks, which is located on 13 acres in a quiet, residential neighborhood on Heading Avenue in West Peoria. Groundbreaking for the new home…
West Peoria News for April
by Sharon McBride • • 0 Comments
For the April 9 th consolidated election, there is an opening in each of West Peoria’s four wards: Candidates for each ward are: Ward 1 Leroy C. Dohm Jr; Ward 2 Jerome (Jerry) Meismer; Ward 3 Brian K. Ganson; Ward…
Newsbriefs for April
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“FORE THE FUN OF IT” at PEORIA RIVERFRONT MUSEUM Tickets are now available for the Peoria Riverfront Museum’s “FORE the Fun of It,” an evening of miniature golf, unlimited culinary delights and drinks, plus live music. This fundraiser will take…
Revamping Teacher Pensions, State Budget Problems, Coal, GM Labeling and the Affordable Care Act
by Sandra Dempsey Post • • 1 Comment
Q: You favor shifting the cost of educator pensions from the state to the local school districts. Isn’t that going to result in huge increases in property taxes? A: Shifting local pension obligations back on local school districts is a…