League of Women Voters of Greater Peoria observers attend and report on local government meetings.
The Watch: American Rescue Plan funds, racial justice are on the dockets
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West Peoria News: Our beautiful trees are more than just scenery
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Peoria Garden Club celebrating 100th anniversary; Peoria Rugby Club helping start a program in West Peoria; Troop 11 Ice Cream Social this month
Timeline for GFL and its CEO
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Landfill #3 was anticipated to be in operation by this year, but it’s not even started. In April, Peoria County served GFL a breach-of-contract notice, but weeks later GFL representatives, including Dovigi, reportedly said it honors its contracts.
Finally, Big Oil facing days in court
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There are more than 30 cases filed by state attorneys general, cities, counties and tribal nations against companies including Exxon Mobil, BP and Shell. Many show oil companies’ own research projecting the dangers of climate change decades ago, after which the industry denied the threat and attacked scientific consensus about the crisis
State releasing grant to WTVP
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Sen. Koehler helps release more than $300,000 that could soon help public TV station address some of its infrastructure and technological needs
The Watch: Shoveling in full swing so watch the speed
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Peoria County helps move Vets Assistance Commission; Election Commission looking to buy it’s building. League of Women Voters of Greater Peoria observers attend and report on local government meetings.
Heat Waves — In Red & Black: The Titanic, Part 3 — Blast furnace from …
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Rally, folks! We may need to muster a ‘New York Navy’ sooner than you think to save ourselves from the inevitable killer heat wave
Environmental news & notes
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States scrambling to protect wetlands; enormous health risks at factory farms; renewing flood insurance new dilemma
Summer reading 2024: Everyone can join the party
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Peoria Public Library is hosting Adults Only Summer Reading Party to help get all ages into its program, and read
‘Selections and Stories’ of Architectural Drawings on display at Library
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Central Illinois Landmarks Foundation celebrates 40th anniversary of its creation of Architectural Archive at Peoria Public Library Main Branch from May 4 through June 28. Opening reception May 11th.