Busy and determined — on her terms — the diminutive dynamo from Alabama will not be dismissed. And about that red hat …
5 questions for Mary Hayes
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The Watch: Civic Center reveals $8M in revenue; Dunlap 323 dealing with $3M shortfall
by Terry Bibo • • Comments Off on The Watch: Civic Center reveals $8M in revenue; Dunlap 323 dealing with $3M shortfall
League of Women Voters of Greater Peoria observers attend and report on local government meetings. Here is its December report
WCBU looking OK, plans to sound better
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Local fundraising helping public media stop some of the initial gaps created by losing federal funds pulled by the GOP; a one-time $36.5 million commitment to public media from a group of charitable donors has created some stability. New transmittor in the works
Review: Take necessary solace with ‘Solitude: The Necessity of Art’
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Exhibit at Peoria Riverfront Museum kindles appreciation and an imminent sense of warmth with a wide variety of heartwarming pieces
Judge ‘dismisses’ lawsuit against ex-WTVP execs
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But Cincinnati Insurance Company can amend complaint that ‘lacked specificity’ over claims filed in aftermath of what police called an embezzlement scheme in 2023
WCBU: Peoria Police launches online reporting system
by Joe Deacon of WCBU, Peoria Public Radio • • Comments Off on WCBU: Peoria Police launches online reporting system
Residents can file non-emergency incidents with Desk Officer Reporting System [DORS] designed to make filing a report simpler and more convenient
Official contacts
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Get involved. Call your Congressman, write a Senator, email your Governor. Here’s how to get in touch with them.
PeoriaCounty200Plus wants your input on future of Peoria
by Brian Ludwig • • Comments Off on PeoriaCounty200Plus wants your input on future of Peoria
Go to the Peoria County website to submit ideas on the future of unincorporated land use as the government puts together a Comprehensive Land Use Plan. “Public input — genuine input — on the future of Peoria County. What makes you excited? What concerns are there about the future?”
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
by April Silver • • Comments Off on West Peoria News: Stay safe on streets this holiday season
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