
County approves grants for PCAPS; election office needs judges; Health Dept. working on hunger; plus City Council, Sanitary District.
League of Women Voters of Greater Peoria observers attend and report on local government meetings
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,

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
The board approved exploring additional programming options, including mini-grants for the “hidden hungry,” specifically targeting working households with children.
GPSD working on utility billing software conversion. Customer information promoting EZ-Pay and E-Statement will be rolled out soon.
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.