Peoria County files breach of contract against GFL over construction of much-needed No. 3
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BILL KNIGHT: Exceptional ‘everyman,’ former White Sox skipper ‘Pants’ Rowland is a Peoria legend
by Bill Knight • • Comments Off on BILL KNIGHT: Exceptional ‘everyman,’ former White Sox skipper ‘Pants’ Rowland is a Peoria legend
Former Distillers manager Rowland, who carved out career in early days of baseball, should be recognized among Peoria ‘Sports Legends’
U.S. Postal Service stops unpopular change — for now
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Future investments
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Greg and Jodi Peine are quietly making difference by improving children’s education all around the community
Landfill #3 construction could continue, but is still on delay
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Project may proceed despite discovery of old mine under site; old Landfill #2 is almost full
Heidelberg family lawsuit dismissed by federal judge
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Suit claimed the late Cleve Heidelberg was wrongfully imprisoned for 47 years before he was released in 2017
Bill Knight: Straws are piling up on the back of support for Israel
by Bill Knight • • Comments Off on Bill Knight: Straws are piling up on the back of support for Israel
The rage and regret at Biden’s virtually unqualified support for Netanyahu’s war has been building for months. Primary voting data shows Muslim Americans, progressives, young voters, Democrats and more than a few Jews (in the United States and the world) have objected, demonstrated and organized to pressure Biden
‘Mission’ is the key priority for WTVP
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Community Word with WTVP board chairman John Wieland to discuss how the public television station picked its new board members, how it got back on its financial feet and the future of the organization
Who’s watching WTVP — who’s not?
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New WTVP Channel 47 CEO Jenn Gordon says public TV station will be more open and positive under her watch
Bill Knight: This White Sox bid means more corporate welfare
by Bill Knight • • Comments Off on Bill Knight: This White Sox bid means more corporate welfare
Most studies say subsidies aren’t supported by claims of economic development, job creation or promised growth. Using public funds to enrich private ventures by wealthy owners takes money from infrastructure, public services and other needs.