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Spain condemns state Redistricting Committee for 'disingenuous interest in meaningful public input'

By Andy Nghiem | Apr 7, 2021

Questions are being raised about the fairness of the state's redistricting process as the Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus holds regional hearings to gather input from the public before new district maps are created.

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Tracy, GOP want independent commission to 'create fair district maps' for Illinois redistricting

By Andy Nghiem | Apr 3, 2021

As Illinois state lawmakers work to redraw district maps, House and Senate Republicans are calling for reforms that they believe will make the process fairer for residents.

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Peoria fire and police departments report low staff morale, difficulties in hiring minorities

By Andy Nghiem | Feb 26, 2021

Peoria Fire and Police departments said budgetary problems are causing staff members to feel demoralized and have even led some workers to resign.

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Peoria Health Department seeking volunteers to administer COVID-19 vaccines

By Andy Nghiem | Dec 17, 2020

The Peoria City County Health Department is seeking volunteers to help distribute the COVID-19 vaccine once it becomes available.

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Peoria's tourism revenue increased 4.25% in 2019 before COVID-19 devastated industry

By Andy Nghiem | Nov 9, 2020

The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and the Illinois Office of Tourism report that tourism spending in the Peoria region increased by 4.25% for 2019.

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Peoria research center receives nearly $200,000 in federal funding

By Andy Nghiem | Sep 3, 2020

Peoria's Midwest Bioprocessing Center has been awarded $193,138 from the Department of Health and Human Services' Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR), the Heart of Illinois News reported in August.