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Trump administration looking to drill in protected offshore areas
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Targeted areas include sites along the coasts of California and Alaska, plus the Atlantic seaboard (excluding Florida)
Peoria County ordered to pay ex-Auditor’s attorney $124K
by Bill Knight • • Comments Off on Peoria County ordered to pay ex-Auditor’s attorney $124K
Justin Penn of the Hinshaw and Culbertson law firm due additional fees and costs stemming from his representation of former County Auditor Jessica Thomas
West Peoria News: Stay safe on streets this holiday season
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Resurfacing of Farmington Road is currently underway. This significant project focuses on the busy stretch of road between Kickapoo Creek and Main Street. Watch for road workers as you check out the festivities in our community
Funding cuts threaten future elections
by Brian Ludwig • • Comments Off on Funding cuts threaten future elections
Federal grant funding of election infrastructure between 2019 and 2021 was about $400 million each year It was cut to $75M for 2022 and 2023, then $55M in 2024, and now $15M for 2025. A delegation of Illinois County Clerks requested a return to the $400M level and stressed the need for stability in fundingfrom year to year.
Peoria County Bicentennial: Lincoln-Douglas debate played big part in Peoria
by Tim Shelley Peoria County Communications Coordinator • • Comments Off on Peoria County Bicentennial: Lincoln-Douglas debate played big part in Peoria
The courthouse clash between the two in their series of debates has shaped the way they are viewed today
‘Bugsy Malone Jr.’ is back to school, and back on stage
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Area wind-farm developer donates to Princeville School District STEM lab
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Goldrush Apple Wind grants to aid Stark, Peoria, Marshall counties
The Watch: City discusses causes, solutions for unhoused
by Terry Bibo • • Comments Off on The Watch: City discusses causes, solutions for unhoused
Peoria will reimburse LULA, NFP and is looking at utilizing Phoenix Community Development and Labor Temple via Salvation Army
Moonlighting: Partnership at airport gift shop has helped adult learners for 10 years
by Bill Knight • • Comments Off on Moonlighting: Partnership at airport gift shop has helped adult learners for 10 years
Proceeds from airport gift shop go to the Moonlight Coalition for Adult Learning programs at Logan Recreation Center and Proctor Recreation Center. Originally established in 1994, Moonlight Coalition offers free tutoring and supplies, and covers the $144 testing fee for all students