Arctic breed of hawk’s brief stop in area just in time to be included in our bird count
Columns
The Watch: Civic Center reveals $8M in revenue; Dunlap 323 dealing with $3M shortfall
by Terry Bibo • • 14 Comments
League of Women Voters of Greater Peoria observers attend and report on local government meetings. Here is its December report
Straight Talk: Sale to the city sad end to legacy of Expo Gardens
by Roger Monroe • • 5 Comments
Buyer beware, and watch what they do with the property; a correct chronicle of sale of radio station WOAM and its sister FM stations to Spoon River Media; and let’s give thanks
West Peoria News: Stay safe on streets this holiday season
by April Silver • • 0 Comments
Resurfacing of Farmington Road is currently underway. This significant project focuses on the busy stretch of road between Kickapoo Creek and Main Street. Watch for road workers as you check out the festivities in our community
Labor roundup: Museum staff, doctors unionize
by contributor • • 0 Comments
AFSCME representing workers at Chicago museums, including the Museum of Science and Industry, Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, the Art Institute of and Adler Planetarium; judge reverses Voice of America layoffs
Nature Rambles: Slow-moving story of steadfast prairie
by Mike Miller • • 0 Comments
By mid-November, it has surrendered its surface life. The goldenrods are gone, the asters spent, the monarchs long departed. But beneath mat of grasses lies a dense web of roots and fungi, holding the soil together and storing life for spring.
The Lion’s Den: Remember Catto! Surprised, but not surprised in Philly
by Daniel McCloud • • 0 Comments
Our bus tour guide ignored the statue of him, but Octavius Catto deserves spot among greats of Philadelphia in American history like William Penn or Benjamin Franklin
Straight Talk: Local media shameful piece of Israeli hostage release
by Roger Monroe • • 0 Comments
Coverage of worldwide celebration missed our market. So, on behalf of Peoria’s Jewish community, since local media ignored the Jewish Federation of Peoria, we will share its news release with pride and thanksgiving.
The Watch: Building and budgeting for more building in the future
by Terry Bibo • • 0 Comments
Sanitary District trustees accept $661K bid from Hoerr Construction for sewer cleaning and inspection; Aircport Authority coordinating with Ameren to prepare for upgrades; plus updates for County Board, City Council and Dunlap school district.
League of Women Voters of Greater Peoria observers attend and report on local government meetings
The Watch: City Council takes next steps to build Riverfront amphitheater
by Terry Bibo • • 0 Comments
Proposal for donation of $11 million from Hengst Foundation is for an outdoor venue with seating for 5,000 to ‘promote the arts and enhance quality of life, consistent with goals of city’