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
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State releasing grant to WTVP
by Bill Knight • • Comments Off on State releasing grant to WTVP
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
by Terry Bibo • • Comments Off on The Watch: Shoveling in full swing so watch the speed
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 …
by William Rau • • Comments Off on Heat Waves — In Red & Black: The Titanic, Part 3 — Blast furnace from …
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.
Madame X, we presume?
by Brian Ludwig • • Comments Off on Madame X, we presume?
John Singer Sargent saga with his ‘scandalous’ portrait set to stage in a one-many play for Art Guild fundraiser on May 30 at Bradley’s GCC
The Watch: Infrastructure season starting, area voting lowest in 20 years
by Terry Bibo • • Comments Off on The Watch: Infrastructure season starting, area voting lowest in 20 years
Voting is down. Construction season is about to start. And Dunlap schools handled a gun threat. League of Women Voters of Greater Peoria observers attend and report on local government meetings.
Landfill #3 construction could continue, but is still on delay
by Bill Knight • • Comments Off on Landfill #3 construction could continue, but is still on delay
Project may proceed despite discovery of old mine under site; old Landfill #2 is almost full