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The Watch: Building and budgeting for more building in the future

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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

Nature Rambles: Happy OAKtober!

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.

The Watch: City Council talks lead lines, tiny homes

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County Board approves collective-bargaining deals with Police Benevolent Labor Committee-Lieutenant Units and the Highway Department employees, Airport Authority reports summer traffic up; Dunlap school board gets Wilder Waite update; plus Election Commission report