HERE’S TO OUR HEALTH: Heartland Health Services weathering the storms from funding cuts in Washington

In Peoria, Heartland Health Services provides care for about 22,000 patients a year at its 10 locations. That translates to about 260 patient visits each day. Nationwide, recent changes at the federal level mean some centers could face cuts, difficulties in recruiting and retaining staff, or even closing — leaving patients in need to do without or to turn to hospital emergency rooms for critical care.

5 questions for Paul Adams

Seventy-four-yearl-old former mental health professional, who is now an accomplished musician and artist, says, ‘Art ought to be genuine, not predictable or stereotypical’

No Kings need come to the table, history is watching

We all have a lot more in common than we don’t. Perhaps the most diplomatic replies at the protest were, “Maybe (Trump) has some good ideas, but the way he does things is wrong” and “I can respect this. This is how protests should be done. … I don’t agree with this protest, but I can’t be mad about it here.”

The Watch: Building and budgeting for more building in the future

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Sanitary District trustees accept $661K bid from Hoerr Construction for sewer cleaning and inspection; Aircport Authority coordinating with Ameren to prepare for upgrades; plus updates for County Board, City Council and Dunlap school district.

League of Women Voters of Greater Peoria observers attend and report on local government meetings

Arts Alerts: Check out what’s going on in central Illinois

Combined Reception featuring Chicago Modern Quilt Guild and local creators presenting a fashion show: “Take the Shirt Off My Back” exhibit at Contemporary Art Center; New “Marty Monologues” is Nov. 8 at Kenny’s Westside Pub, jazz at Life Together Center and Trailside Event Center, “Annie” and “Every Christmas Story Ever Told” and “Plaid Tidings” in local theaters, and Peoria Bookfest