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Peoria housing project earns place in national report

By Carol Ostrow | Apr 18, 2017

While building four single-family homes for low-income residents on Northeast Monroe Street, Peoria’s Community Development Department found its affordable housing efforts featured in a nationwide report to Congress recently.

More Madigan-generated woes expected for Illinois, editorial board says

By Carol Ostrow | Apr 4, 2017

Even as Gov. Bruce Rauner continues to strive toward a potential state budget solution, House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) “delays and offers nothing,” the Chicago Tribune recently reported while continuing its coverage of Illinois’ hemorrhaging finances.

Sullivan prioritizes Peoria in supervisor bid

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 30, 2017

As the April 4 election approaches, Republican Peoria Township Supervisor candidate Dan Sullivan continues to promote his platform of safeguarding taxpayer dollars and protecting the poor.

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Peoria offering tenants some inside assistance

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 25, 2017

Self-screening, prioritizing and spotting red flags are a few of the useful subject areas Peoria officials will cover for tenants and prospective tenants in a seminar on March 30.

State lawmakers accused of pay raise by committee

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 14, 2017

Illinois lawmakers are using a seemingly surreptitious way to give themselves pay raises: creating new and useless committees for which they are automatically paid an extra $10,326 as chairmen, a Chicago-based think tank is arguing.

Iconic Illinois lawmaker Michel passes away

By Carol Ostrow | Feb 17, 2017

Remembered as 'a titan,' a 'war hero,' a 'true gentleman' and above all as a skillful, diplomatic peacemaker, longtime U.S. Rep. Bob Michel has passed away at the age of 93, 'Capitol Fax' announced today.

Peoria PlayHouse hosts adult-themed HopScotch event

By Carol Ostrow | Jan 29, 2017

Hops and hopscotch came together Friday in Peoria’s adult version of the classic children’s game, which was the theme of Peoria PlayHouse Museum’s HopScotch event, featuring local brews and cocktails, food and live music.

Sheriff cautions motorists: ‘Drive sober or get pulled over’

By Carol Ostrow | Dec 20, 2016

To keep area residents safe during the holidays, the Peoria County Sheriff’s Office announced recently that its officers will focus on confronting any incidents of impaired driving with “zero tolerance,” warning of the consequences.

Illinois Virtual School course wins QM approval, opens for enrollment

By Carol Ostrow | Oct 13, 2016

Offering a unique curriculum, the official statewide, Peoria-based Illinois Virtual School (IVS) has partnered with Ancora Associates Inc. to present an art course with help from the Terra Foundation for American Art in Chicago.

Peoria manufacturing jobs hit bottom after Caterpillar layoffs

By Carol Ostrow | Oct 12, 2016

Beginning with a sharp plummet first recorded in July 2009, from which Peoria has never quite recovered, recently revealed data on local manufacturing jobs indicate that the city hit an all-time low as of August.

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City issues sewer spill emergency warning

By Carol Ostrow | Oct 11, 2016

On Monday, the city of Peoria issued a combined sewer overflow warning to all residents due to a sudden unplanned release from the potable water system.

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Illinois' unemployment decreasing, but downstate areas still seeing job losses

By Carol Ostrow | Sep 6, 2016

Data from the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES), backed by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, recently revealed that a dozen of the state's major metropolitan zones saw over-the-year decreases in July unemployment.

Peoria urges participation in survey of city governments

By Carol Ostrow | Jul 14, 2016

The city of Peoria is urging residents to participate in the National Citizen Survey (NCS), a national survey to gauge how well city governments serve constituents, with special focus on livability and quality of life services.