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Tracy, Frese meet with nursing students to discuss their concerns

By Benjamin Kibbey | Apr 16, 2021

State lawmakers, including state Sen. Jil Tracy (R-Quincy), recently met with nursing students from Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences in Quincy for the annual Lunch With Our Legislators.

State Board of Education joins hundreds of Illinois superintendents in asking for testing waiver

By Benjamin Kibbey | Feb 17, 2021

Hundreds of school superintendents from across the state recently signed a letter to the U.S. Department of Education requesting that federally-mandated testing be waived for this academic year.

Pritzker lets Illinois legislators jump the vaccination line, but some Republicans vow to wait their turn

By Benjamin Kibbey | Feb 9, 2021

After Gov. J.B. Pritzker moved the state's legislators to the front of the line for the COVID-19 vaccine, Republican lawmakers who don't otherwise qualify for Phase 1B said they would wait for those who need the vaccine to get it first.

Midwest Central HS coach, 'pretty shocked' by IHSA decision to proceed with basketball season

By Benjamin Kibbey | Nov 16, 2020

Like many schools across the state, Midwest Central High School is at an impasse between Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois High School Association (IHSA); leaving the school in the position of having to field the decision over whether to permit fall sports.

Peoria elected officials’ salaries frozen for next four years

By Benjamin Kibbey | Nov 11, 2020

Facing revenue losses related to the economic crisis created by restrictions related to COVID-19, the City of Peoria’s elected officials won’t get a new pay raise for the next four years due to a new salary freeze.

Stark County schools take long weekend due to COVID-19

By Benjamin Kibbey | Nov 11, 2020

Stark County Schools recently took a long break from classes in the hope it will have a positive effect on reducing the recent string of positive COVID-19 cases.

'I am glad the IHSA is ignoring Gov. Pritzker's order' anonymous Eastern Illinois coach says.

By Benjamin Kibbey | Nov 6, 2020

The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Board of Directors recently voted to follow the advice of medical experts in continuing with longstanding plans for the coming basketball season, despite a decree from Gov. J.B. Pritzker that he is firmly against anyone in Illinois playing basketball this season out of fear of COVID-19.

Senate Republicans push for reform as Illinois General Assembly is again awash in scandal

By Benjamin Kibbey | Nov 2, 2020

In response to the multiple scandals that have been once again rocking the Illinois General Assembly, members of the state Senate Republican Caucus have offered up for consideration a series of bills intended to begin cleaning the state House – and state Senate – of corruption and misuse of power.

Peoria's CityLink adapts national strategies to ensure safety of public transit

By Benjamin Kibbey | Oct 23, 2020

Peoria’s CityLink recently joined in a pledge made by transit agencies across the nation to make their service as safe as possible for passengers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Peoria Park District Board votes to remove Christopher Columbus statue

By Benjamin Kibbey | Oct 23, 2020

The Peoria Park District Board recently voted 4-2 in favor of removing a statue of Christopher Columbus from Bradley Park and placing it in storage.

Illinois Central responds to history professor requiring students to criticize Trump

By Benjamin Kibbey | Oct 13, 2020

An Illinois Central College history professor’s assignment for his students requiring them to be critical of President Donald Trump’s personal character has landed him in hot water with the university.

Illinois Leaks balks at Peoria City-County Public Health Department sending warning letters to restaurant

By Benjamin Kibbey | Sep 30, 2020

Illinois Leaks is alleging that letters recently sent by the Peoria City-County Public Health Department is an overstep of the department’s powers, and may amount to criminal intimidation.

Illinois CancerCare contributed to study that gained FDA approval of new cancer treatment

By Benjamin Kibbey | Aug 8, 2020

Illinois CancerCare recently contributed to a new FDA-approved cancer treatment that promises better results than chemotherapy.

Weaver calls on Congress to give ComEd's $200 million fine to Illinois ratepayers

By Benjamin Kibbey | Aug 8, 2020

State Sen. Chuck Weaver has co-sponsored a resolution urging Congress to "return" the $200 million ComEd fine back to Illinois.

East Peoria joins communities across country in passing emergency powers ordinance

By Benjamin Kibbey | Apr 9, 2020

The East Peoria City Council approved emergency powers recently, allowing Mayor John Kahl to take actions in response to emergency situations without convening the full council.

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