Federal grant funding of election infrastructure between 2019 and 2021 was about $400 million each year It was cut to $75M for 2022 and 2023, then $55M in 2024, and now $15M for 2025. A delegation of Illinois County Clerks requested a return to the $400M level and stressed the need for stability in fundingfrom year to year.
Contact federal officials to reject additional Proof of Citizenship requirements to cast ballots ‘An estimated 21 million Americans could be shut out from the ballot box, particularly rural voters, students, women, communities of color, and members of the military.’
Christmas Creep: Decorations for Christmas should not be put out in stores before November. It steals the magic of each holiday such as Halloween or Thanksgiving.
Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh brings joy of reading to Trewyn school with fifth annual book fair
Oaks are one of the most diverse trees in North America. The “keystone species” is a plentiful food producer. Acorns are packed with nutrition for birds and mammals, while their leaves are prime food for insects — 900 species of butterflies and moths alone. Insect activity brings in insect eaters and fuel the migration of songbirds in the spring and fall.
Denise Moore unable to help wind down Peoria Citizens Committee for Economic Opportunity after state pulled millions in grants
Peoria County instructed to award an appropriate amount in fees for Justin Penn, who represented Jessica Thomas in action against the county since October of 2021.
Hengst Foundation gift will boost $11M Peoria project for proposed Dee Hengst Amphitheater that was once planned for Washington
The courthouse clash between the two in their series of debates has shaped the way they are viewed today
Goodness to one’s neighbor is not conditional upon creed, color, race, gender, or political affliation. It is an essential fabric of human coexistence.
Yet, many do not even know their neighbors. What once was a source of comfort and safety has been reduced to a wave across the driveway or silence.
Long-time restauranteur Frank Abnour says his secret recipe is ‘all about love’ plus these five things
With all the division and harsh talk these days, here’s to three men who could really bring people together — Pete Vonachen, Bruce Saurs, Jim Maloof
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We are not required to work for government services like police protection or fire safety; plus work requirements have been tried before and are ineffective
Rocky Glen quite a sight to see, especially with all the fall scenery; Trunk or Treat set for Halloween on Oct. 31 at City Hall; Troop 11 holiday wreaths and butterbreads on sale now
Be advised: Call your pharmacist, consult your doctor until the dust settles under the current administration. ‘There’s a lot at stake with the method of distribution and work-arounds, if necessary. Illinois is looking to have public-health health care.’
County Board approves collective-bargaining deals with Police Benevolent Labor Committee-Lieutenant Units and the Highway Department employees, Airport Authority reports summer traffic up; Dunlap school board gets Wilder Waite update; plus Election Commission report
