Revised data shows that’s there’s actually been an increase in population in the state despite what ‘conservatives’ tell you. The population in Illinois has been stable. In fact, 200,000 taxpayers have been added in the last decade
Disability access remains one of the biggest yet most overlooked issues in modern society. It is important to us all. That’s why we believe the term ‘adaptive’ is a better way to describe individuals with disabilities — they continually adjust and find ways to thrive in their environments.
With markets in flux (which is a huge understatement these three weeks since press time), polling flies in face of some ‘mandate’ concocted by those who are in power now. The American people aren’t the ones who are unhinged.
Peoria County approves mini-storage facility at Madison Park Kroger; City Council, Dunlap School District 323, Springdale Cemetery discuss shortfalls
LWVGP observers attend and report on local government meetings.
Landfill #2 waste receipts are being limited as much as possible in an effort to help extend the time until Landfill #2 is filled, which is estimated at late spring. Waste receipts for January were 6,000 tons less than last year.
There were 265 different ballot styles in Peoria County for the April 1 election. Vote-by-mail voters can follow their ballots with Ballot Trax after signing up online.
City Administrator Kinga Krider speaks to residents at informative meeting covering key topics such as safety initiatives, upcoming events, and local infrastructure updates. And she reminded them about grant program to install home systems; send in your historical photos
A look at events around central Illinois to help raise awareness and protect our planet. All events free unless specified. Contact information for groups with multiple listings included with first event only. Several events encourage pre-registration.
“Diamond of the Season Ball” at Wildlife Prairie Park; ‘Almost, Maine’ at ICC Theater; “Tapestries of Innovation” exhibition is at Contemporary Art Center; Louis CK performing at Jukebox
April 3: “Bondsmen” stars Kevin Bacon as a murdered bounty hunter who’s back from the dead after being resurrected by the Devil to find and return demons who escaped from Hell’s prison. In its eight episodes, he realizes his sins…
Area establishments are again offering plant-based dishes all April so go out and vote for the ones you like best. Try it, you’ll like it!
We’ve known Judge Shadid and his parents for many years. He will make a great president on The Hilltop; plus analysis on on the Apirl 1 elections in Peoria; Just Do It, Vote!
From nursing school to serving in the Philippines during World War II to earning her pilot’s license, Nora Leman, 101, has had quite a life serving our nation
Peoria City Councilman John Kelly is challenging Mayor Rita Ali with four City Council seats, City Treasurer and Township Supervisor also on the ballot
Costco avoids big box store strike; Illinois law protects warehousers; Trump purges NLRB
Bradley International Print and Drawing Exhibition has quite a collection on display throughout city
To rekindle my love for the game before Major League Baseball starts March 18 with the Cubs playing the Dodgers in Tokyo, I’m re-reading some of the great comments about baseball that three late pals and I shared in 20 years of pilgrimages to Opening Day at Wrigley Field
Hats off to WAZU’s morning radio show for the outstanding news coverage; plus sizing up Bradley basketball crowds
Congressional representatives Raja Krishnamoorthi and Nikki Budzinski, who both grew up in Peoria, spoke at the Itoo Hall on Presidents Day
The Department of Education has about 4,000 employees, helping students with special needs and children from low-income households, plus managing student loans and collecting and distributing research on learning, teaching and testing
