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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 106: Unemployment rate drops, record tourism to Illinois

By Press release submission | Aug 27, 2020

Illinois State House District 106 issued the following announcement on Aug. 25.Illinois’ unemployment rate continues its decline from its coronavirus peak, but it also continues to lag behind the improvement nationally.

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CHILLICOTHE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: HLC Canoe/Kayak River Jaunt 2020

By Press release submission | Aug 25, 2020

We are hosting the HLC Canoe/Kayak River Jaunt on Sept. 13th. It begins in Henry Harbor, then off the Lacon, and lands in Shore Acres Park in Chillicothe.

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CITY OF ELMWOOD: Shop the Square for K-9 Rebel

By Press release submission | Aug 25, 2020

Come and "Shop the Square" at Elmwood's Central Park to help support the Elmwood Police Department's K-9 department.

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CITY OF EAST PEORIA: Entries Accepted For Final Round Of Bright Spot Awards

By Press release submission | Aug 25, 2020

Congratulations to the six property owners named August garden Bright Spot Award winners.

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CITY OF ATLANTA: Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and Invest Atlanta Board Announce the Adoption of the One Atlanta Economic Mobility, Recovery and Resiliency Plan

By Press release submission | Aug 25, 2020

Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and Invest Atlanta today announced the Invest Atlanta Board of Directors voted unanimously to adopt the recently completed One Atlanta Economic Mobility, Recovery & Resiliency Plan for the city of Atlanta

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CITY OF CANTON: Hydrant Replacement Thursday Will Require Boil Order

By Press release submission | Aug 25, 2020

The City often encounters water main breaks, especially in times of freezing and thawing ground temperatures.

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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 53: Deadline to Apply for Emergency Rental Assistance Extended

By Press release submission | Aug 24, 2020

It was announced that the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) has extended the deadline for Illinois renters to apply for aid by one week to 12 p.m. on August 28 due to those impacted by last week’s the storms.

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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 47: Sen. Tracy named Champion of Free Enterprise by Illinois Chamber of Commerce

By Press release submission | Aug 24, 2020

Illinois State Sen. Jil Tracy (R-Quincy) has been named a Champion of Free Enterprise, an award given by the Illinois Chamber of Commerce to legislators who have made special contributions to the defense of free enterprise, and the furtherance of economic opportunities for Illinoisans.

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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 46: Koehler announces $2 million to begin Court Street repairs

By Press release submission | Aug 24, 2020

Pekin will receive a $2 million grant for repairs to Court Street through the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s Fast-Track Public Infrastructure program, State Senator Dave Koehler (D-Peoria) announced Thursday.

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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 44: Deadline to Apply for Emergency Rental Assistance Extended

By Press release submission | Aug 24, 2020

The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) is extending the deadline for Illinois renters to apply for aid by one week to 12 p.m.

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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 37: Sen. Weaver named Champion of Free Enterprise by Illinois Chamber of Commerce

By Press release submission | Aug 24, 2020

Illinois State Sen. Chuck Weaver (R-Peoria) has been named a Champion of Free Enterprise, an award given by the Illinois Chamber of Commerce to legislators who have made special contributions to the defense of free enterprise, and the furtherance of economic opportunities for Illinoisans.

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 93: Butler, House GOP Questions Pritzker Move to Vacate Patronage Ban amid Madigan/ComEd Scandal

By Press release submission | Aug 21, 2020

Butler, House GOP Questions Pritzker Move to Vacate Patronage Ban amid Madigan/ComEd Scandal

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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 47: Senator Tracy opposes Pritzker Administration rule that requires businesses to enforce mask use

By Press release submission | Aug 17, 2020

Despite strong opposition by Republican Senators on behalf of their constituents, the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules advanced August 11 a rule change by the Pritzker Administration that will have wide-ranging implications for Illinois’ small-business owners and residents.

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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 46: Koehler announces mentoring grant for Peoria, Pekin Public Libraries

By Press release submission | Aug 17, 2020

The Peoria Public Library and the Pekin Public Library are the recipients of a mentoring grant from the Illinois secretary of state’s office, State Senator Dave Koehler (D-Peoria) announced Tuesday.

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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 44: Brady statement on events in Chicago

By Press release submission | Aug 17, 2020

The wanton destruction and disregard for public safety we witnessed in Chicago overnight is unacceptable.

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CHILLICOTHE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Outdoor Movie: The Princess Bride

By Press release submission | Aug 16, 2020

Join us for a pop-up movie event in the library parking lot!

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CITY OF DELAVAN: Chops For A Cause

By Press release submission | Aug 16, 2020

Support our neighbors affected by this week's fire with a donation lunch.

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CITY OF EAST PEORIA: Open Burning Of Storm Damaged Branches Allowed Aug. 12-19

By Press release submission | Aug 16, 2020

Due to the severe storm that hit East Peoria August 10, open burning of downed limbs and brush will be allowed for one week, Wednesday, August 12 through Wednesday, August. 19.

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CITY OF ATLANTA: Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms Orders Series of Actions to Address Racial and Ethnic Disparities in COVID-19 Pandemic

By Press release submission | Aug 16, 2020

Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms issued an Administrative Order to address the alarming racial and ethnic disparities underscored by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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CITY OF CANTON: Automatic Hydrant Flushing Scheduled Through November

By Press release submission | Aug 16, 2020

City crews will be flushing hydrants every Tuesday or Wednesday until November.