
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.

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
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’

Oaks are one of the most diverse trees in North America. The “keystone species” is a plentiful food producer. Acorns are packed with nutrition for birds and mammals, while their leaves are prime food for insects — 900 species of butterflies and moths alone. Insect activity brings in insect eaters and fuel the migration of songbirds in the spring and fall.
City Council renews a five-year franchise agreement with Advanced Medical Transport and accepts a grant for $2,876,250 from Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority