
Peoria City Council mulls project proposals, Housing Authority takes heat over existing dwellings; plus Election, Springdale Cemetery updates.
League of Women Voters of Greater Peoria observers attend and report on local government meetings
Most of the commentary favored the block party and expressed concern about a proposal to move it north to Detweiller Park.
Recognized businesses in the inaugural honors included Femme Health, OSF, Hy-Vee, and Maui Jim
Meeting agenda had not been made available as required; proposed budget had not been legally published with the required 30-day notice; $31,400 expenditure for the ELITE Summer Program begain June 8, but was not included on any previous agenda, yet had already commenced.
Cemetery Board, Daughters of the American Revolution and Sons of the American Revolution worked together to recognize local ties to our nation’s capital in honor of the nation’s 250th anniversary. Fundraising for Phase I of the Patriot Plaza is less than $15,000 from its goal,
Substantial number of citizen comments all were related to the proposed sale of land by the Detweiller Trust to O’Brien Steel

City Council moves on plans for Expo Gardens, amphitheater; Park District constructing ice rink at Luthy Botanical; plus updates from Election Commission, Airport Authority, Sanitary District, Tri-County Planning, school boards
League of Women Voters of Greater Peoria observers attend and report on local government meetings