Winning works will be displayed on billboards throughout central Illinois, and in the Civic Center lobby
ArtsPartners names Sky Art Peoria 2026 winners
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The Watch: Projects are booked for the season
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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 Watch: Health Dept. working on food insecurity
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The board approved exploring additional programming options, including mini-grants for the “hidden hungry,” specifically targeting working households with children.
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
West Peoria News: Celebrate summer West Peoria way at Fourth of July Parade
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Fourth of July Parade cornerstone of our expanding community. Don’t forget Farmer’s Market and Food Trucks every Wednesday at Franciscan Center
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.
Labor roundup: Strike causing trouble at ISU
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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.
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.
Seniors group scores federal lawmakers
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Senators Duckworth, Durbin earn perfect scores by Alliance for Retired Americans; LaHood, Miller earn zeros in regard to voting on senior issues