
The former assistant executive director was unanimously selected by the Board of Election Commissioners on May 22. She replaces Elizabeth Gannon, who resigned.
Illinois State University’s unionized buildings, grounds and dining-services workers went on strike April 8 after 30 bargaining sessions over almost a year, with unresolved issues including staffing and pay.

Detweiller Land Trust sale to O’Brien Steel hot topic at Peoria City Council, Park District public comment; plus updates from County Board, Airport Authority Dunlap Dist. 323, and Tri-County Planning Commission.
League of Women Voters of Greater Peoria observers attend and report on local government meetings.
Out of more than 900 restaurants in Peoria County, 15 met the criteria for “Gold” or “Silver” recognition. “Gold” recipients included Sophia’s Kitchen, Monical’s Pizza, and Woodruff High School Culinary Kitchen
On election day, 11,300 people , 7,500 voted by mail, and the remaining 15+% voted early. The return rate for vote-by-mail was just under 60%