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
Columns
West Peoria News: Tactical exercise navigating in and out of our city
by April Silver • • Comments Off on West Peoria News: Tactical exercise navigating in and out of our city
We are now four months into the total closure of Harmon Highway the Kickapoo Creek bridge; it’s a good time to clean out those closets and look in the basement for stuff to put up for annual yard sales
The Watch: County laying ground work for wind farm; City talks TIFs
by Terry Bibo • • Comments Off on The Watch: County laying ground work for wind farm; City talks TIFs
Road use permits issued for Four Creeks, LLC; plus updates on Peoria and Dunlap school boards, Health Department, Airport Authority, Sanitary District and more
LWVGP observers attend and report on local government meetings.
The Watch: Tri-County planners talk safety road improvements
by Terry Bibo • • Comments Off on The Watch: Tri-County planners talk safety road improvements
The purpose of the Comprehensive Safety Action Plan (CSAP) is to monitor and review regional crash data, assist in developing federally required transportation safety performance measures and promote ongoing dialogue and outreach on roadway safety.
Straight Talk: Is Peoria embezzlement capital?
by Roger Monroe • • Comments Off on Straight Talk: Is Peoria embezzlement capital?
Almost too many scandals to count right here in River City, but look at ‘bright side’ of casino deal; Run, Chuck Grayeb, run
The Watch: Peoria Public Schools approves contracts for its two new supers
by Terry Bibo • • Comments Off on The Watch: Peoria Public Schools approves contracts for its two new supers
School Board members approved employment contracts for Dr. Jerry Bell as new Superintendent to replace Sharon Desmoulin-Kherat, and Deputy Superintendent Renee Andrews. Both passed 5-0
Nature Rambles: Elusive Harbinger of Spring
by Mike Miller • • Comments Off on Nature Rambles: Elusive Harbinger of Spring
The Lion’s Den: ‘Even the genius asks questions’
by Daniel McCloud • • Comments Off on The Lion’s Den: ‘Even the genius asks questions’
Tupac Shakur was right, and the book ‘Mourner’s Bench’ Sanderia Faye emphasizes the importance of informed decisions while voting to this day; so vote
Nature Rambles: Swan’s songs of survival
by Mike Miller • • Comments Off on Nature Rambles: Swan’s songs of survival
West Peoria News: Welcome warmth of our community centered at City Hall
by April Silver • • Comments Off on West Peoria News: Welcome warmth of our community centered at City Hall
Construction on Harmon Highway will test our patience; we can let off steam at St. Pat’s parade on March 7 on Farmington Road