State task force recommends highlighting state’s history in fighting slavery because ‘more freedom seekers came through Illinois, Indiana and Ohio than ever went up the East Coast. But that set of stories has never been fully told.”
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Trio of candidates on ballots for mayor in Peoria primary
by Bill Knight • • Comments Off on Trio of candidates on ballots for mayor in Peoria primary
Consolidated Primary Election: a nonpartisan ballot containing City of Peoria races for Mayor, City Treasurer and City Council Dist. 2 and a Republican Primary ballot with partisan race for Township Assessor.
The Watch: County Board accounting for American Rescue Plan funds
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$300,000 for Comprehensive Planning Process; $1.15M for a new salt storage building; $90,0000 to replace the fuel island at Maxwell Station; $400,000 to complete Phase II of the jail ring road; $1.1M to renovate the probation department
The Watch: Election audit results released
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There were 72 ballots from Nov. 5 election that had not been posted because the scanner was not working properly due to operator error.
Moonlighting: Partnership at airport gift shop has helped adult learners for 10 years
by Bill Knight • • Comments Off on Moonlighting: Partnership at airport gift shop has helped adult learners for 10 years
Proceeds from airport gift shop go to the Moonlight Coalition for Adult Learning programs at Logan Recreation Center and Proctor Recreation Center. Originally established in 1994, Moonlight Coalition offers free tutoring and supplies, and covers the $144 testing fee for all students
How did the polls play out in Peoria?
by Bill Knight • • Comments Off on How did the polls play out in Peoria?
County turnout of 68.53% bettered national average with Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris earning 40,509 votes to Republican Donald Trump’s 36,866
WCBU: What’s next for city’s unhoused?
by Joe Deacon of WCBU, Peoria Public Radio • • Comments Off on WCBU: What’s next for city’s unhoused?
‘Robust system’ by Peoria to find homes for those in need should have been in place well before encampment ban
Tribute to Don Jackson: Fairness was the fight of his life
by Pam Adams • • Comments Off on Tribute to Don Jackson: Fairness was the fight of his life
Publicly or privately, the area civil rights icon was a voice to be reckoned with, and he fought for fairness amongst us all. Pam Adams tells his story
Inland Art: Reflective solidarity
by Community Word Staff • • Comments Off on Inland Art: Reflective solidarity
John, Nita Tuccillo complement their creations with their own distinct styles married together
ArtsPartners announces award recipients
by Bill Knight • • Comments Off on ArtsPartners announces award recipients
Community Foundation of Central Illinois, Kidder Music honored; Humanities Center in Elmwood earns Arts Dollars