‘Jim Henson Imagination Unlimited’ captures the spirit of the entire life
of the iconic Muppeteer pioneer
Muppets Inc. takes Riverfront Museum
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STAFFING INFECTIONS: Manpower shortages, fiscal woes crippling nursing homes as corporations profit
by Bill Knight • • Comments Off on STAFFING INFECTIONS: Manpower shortages, fiscal woes crippling nursing homes as corporations profit
For months, greater Peoria has seen headlines about Petersen Health Care, 830 W. Trailcreek Dr. in Peoria, which has faced foreclosures and bankruptcy due to hundreds of millions of dollars of unpaid debt. Petersen’s holdings include nursing homes in Iowa,…
Area nursing home facilities cited for alleged violations
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Illinois Department of Public Health’s 2nd Quarterly Report showed 13 facilities cited for violations, with fines totaling $143,600.
WCBU: Civic Center reports record income
by Joe Deacon of WCBU, Peoria Public Radio • • Comments Off on WCBU: Civic Center reports record income
General Manager Rik Edgar says facility earned $7.3 million; and his staff is also planning for future hurdles
Letters: Juneteenth parade is no Trump rally
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While it’s true the NAACP is political, we are nonpartisan, and we are certainly not a political party. The Park District should apologize to NAACP
Letters: Peoria Park District issues statement to NAACP
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It was not the intent of the District or any of its representatives to in any way assert that the NAACP is a political party. Further, the commentary was not meant to suggest that Juneteenth is a political event.
Enrollment at ICC rebounds back to 2020 levels
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League of Women Voters of Greater Peoria observers attend and report on local government meetings
Paul Gordon: Still scared for how this story ends for U.S.
by Paul Gordon • • Comments Off on Paul Gordon: Still scared for how this story ends for U.S.
Here’s looking forward to more rewarding discussions, like why lower cost of living adjustments for Social Security could actually be a good thing
Election Commission reports 60% of mail-in ballots returned
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League of Women Voters of Greater Peoria observers attend and report on local government meetings.
Public media: More government aid, more imagination, and less corporate funding would help
by Bill Knight • • Comments Off on Public media: More government aid, more imagination, and less corporate funding would help
The United States spends $3 per person on radio/TV, Canada puts up $33, the United Kingdom $97 and Germany $124