Watch — and listen — for Warblers as the little migratory birds stop in central Illinois on their trip North
Nature Rambles: Warbling wings
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Labor roundup: Strike causing trouble at ISU
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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.
The Lion’s Den: And the Oscar goes to … with a lil’ help
by Daniel McCloud • • Comments Off on The Lion’s Den: And the Oscar goes to … with a lil’ help
Right or wrong, Hattie McDaniel won an Academy Award in 1939 for her role in ‘Gone WIth The Wind’; in 2026, ‘Sinners’ earned fewer than ‘One Battle After Another’
The Watch: Locals taking care of business
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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.
West Peoria News: May days are setting sail
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Memorial Day service set for 10 a.m. Saturday, May 23rd at City Hall. Next Neighborhood Watch is set to discuss home safety on May 13th. Seniors are meeting Thursday, May 28th
The Watch: City/County Health Department issues restaurant ratings
by Terry Bibo • • Comments Off on The Watch: City/County Health Department issues restaurant ratings
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
The Watch: Election Commission breaks down primary participation
by Terry Bibo • • Comments Off on The Watch: Election Commission breaks down primary participation
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%
Straight Talk: An unusual end for mighty WIRL
by Roger Monroe • • Comments Off on Straight Talk: An unusual end for mighty WIRL
Questionable call to go with crowded conservative format radio station’s downfall? How much did Peoria pay to settle with Boyd, and how about that moon shot?
Nature Rambles: Sweet success
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Making maple syrup illustrates wonders of photosynthesis, and Jacob Mol has its production down to a science at Camp Wokanda
Labor roundup: Good news, bad news on safety
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U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that 5,070 workers died on the job in 2024 — a decrease from the previous year; worker unionizing despite relentless attacks; Letter Carriers rally