The board approved exploring additional programming options, including mini-grants for the “hidden hungry,” specifically targeting working households with children.
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The Watch: Woodruff Career Center students represent at state-wide events
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Culinary Arts students place first at Illinois ProStart Invitational in Chicago for 10th straight year
The Watch: Officials discuss codes, school board honors
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Housing Authority talks accessiblity of Family Self-Sufficiency funds; plus updaes on Airports, Tri-County planning.
League of Women Voters of Greater Peoria observers attend and report on local government meetings
The Watch: Sanitary District modernizing billing efficiency
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GPSD working on utility billing software conversion. Customer information promoting EZ-Pay and E-Statement will be rolled out soon.
The Watch: Election Commission promotes Jessily Joseph new executive director
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The former assistant executive director was unanimously selected by the Board of Election Commissioners on May 22. She replaces Elizabeth Gannon, who resigned.
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.
The Watch: City/County Health Department issues restaurant ratings
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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
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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%
The Watch: County laying ground work for wind farm; City talks TIFs
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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
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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.