Statues of the native animal are scattered throughout Peoria County, and you, too, can help celebrate 200-year Bison-tennial
Inland Art: Where bison roam
by Lisa Nelson Raabe • • 0 Comments
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A look back at Big Birthday Bash when Peoria County turned 100
by Tim Shelley Peoria County Communications Coordinator • • 2 Comments
City celebrated with huge parade stretching six miles long a century ago this September. And now, Peoria County gearing up for its Bicentennial celebration
Straight Talk: Scandals, scandals and we have a new Health Department
by Roger Monroe • • 4 Comments
Hats off to WAZU’s morning radio show for the outstanding news coverage; plus sizing up Bradley basketball crowds
What will cuts to education mean to Peoria schools?
by Joe Deacon of WCBU, Peoria Public Radio • • 0 Comments
WCBU analysis: ‘Things changing so rapidly we’re not sure what to plan for’ in new Trump administration
The Watch: County plants grant into food desert; City rebuilding Firestation 6
by Terry Bibo • • 0 Comments
City Council investigates feasibility of casino; plus new reports from Tri-County Planning Commission and Airport Authority
League of Women Voters of Greater Peoria observers attend and report on local government meetings.
How did the polls play out in Peoria?
by Bill Knight • • 1 Comment
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
Regrettable 60% of Peoria ‘races’ this election have no opposition on ballot
by Bill Knight • • 0 Comments
Whether the situation stems from the power and resources of incumbents or the timidity of political parties to invest in challengers, the lack of choices seems regrettable.
West Peoria News | Heddington Oaks sale would help county
by Sharon McBride • • 0 Comments
A referendum to dissolve West Peoria Township will be on the Nov. 3 ballot. Having performed the due diligence of weighing the costs and benefits for the citizens of West Peoria, the Township board decided dissolving the Township was in…
Ridin’ the storm out?
by Bill Knight • • 0 Comments
BY BILL KNIGHT Flooding is more frequent and more costly, and destruction like what Peoria County endured four years ago this spring might be considered bad luck. Homeowners, developers and government couldn’t foresee such dangers. Except: Maybe they could. Storms…
‘Cold cuts’ coming for County’s budget? From utilities to Treasurer’s pension, some spending is untouchable
by Bill Knight • • 1 Comment
Raising taxes is about as popular as “pink slime,” and it’s not always the best way to run government. Maybe that’s why Peoria County Board Members Allen Mayer (D-Dist. 6), Stephen Morris (R-Dist. 10) and County Board Chairman-in-waiting Andrew Rand…