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.
The Watch: Peoria County Election Commission sent out 20K ballots
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.
West Peoria News: Security cams heighten safety for our community
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
Enviromental Calendar for April and May, 2025
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.
Arts Alerts: ‘Birds of a Feather’ on display at Library; ‘Harvey’ at Shore Acres; Tambora, Nathan Taylor & Friends at CAC
“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
Arts Alerts: Check out what’s dropping on your Screens
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…
Peoria Vegan Chef Challenge back at restaurants near you
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!
Straight Talk: Bradley University selects Jim Shadid as new president
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!
Some fun from our Greatest Generation from WWII Nurse Nora Leman
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
Consolidated election April 1
Peoria City Councilman John Kelly is challenging Mayor Rita Ali with four City Council seats, City Treasurer and Township Supervisor also on the ballot
April Community Word at newsstands now!
Labor roundup: Workers United agrees to mediation with Starbucks
Costco avoids big box store strike; Illinois law protects warehousers; Trump purges NLRB
Inland Art: Creative curations
Bradley International Print and Drawing Exhibition has quite a collection on display throughout city
Bill Knight: Here’s to our absent friends, better times, and baseball
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
Straight Talk: Scandals, scandals and we have a new Health Department
Hats off to WAZU’s morning radio show for the outstanding news coverage; plus sizing up Bradley basketball crowds
House representatives decry ‘heartless and cruel administration’
Congressional representatives Raja Krishnamoorthi and Nikki Budzinski, who both grew up in Peoria, spoke at the Itoo Hall on Presidents Day
Schools in Illinois could be affected by weakening Dept. of Eductation
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
What will cuts to education mean to Peoria schools?
WCBU analysis: ‘Things changing so rapidly we’re not sure what to plan for’ in new Trump administration
Xavier Jackson: Time to wipe all that cheeseburger off our faces, Cuz
My declining years have led me to believe very strongly that any path that leads to righteousness must include the path of peace. I’m going to try to love everyone!
The Watch: PCAPS, ICC earn big boosts from their boards
County Board approves its federal legislative lobby agenda; Dunlap school district ready for review; Airport Authority update
League of Women Voters of Greater Peoria observers attend and report on local government meetings
West Peoria News: West Side St. Patrick’s parade is back
West Peoria will also put on Labor Day Parade; New Life needs volunteers to distribute food