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Illinois Opportunity Project leader joins Rauner campaign push

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jul 17, 2017

Gov. Bruce Rauner's campaign committee has hired Matt Besler, president of the Illinois Opportunity Project, as its chief adviser, the non-profit advocacy announced on Monday.

Illinois Opportunity Project leader joins Rauner campaign push

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jul 17, 2017

Gov. Bruce Rauner's campaign committee has hired Matt Besler, president of the Illinois Opportunity Project, as its chief adviser, the non-profit advocacy announced on Monday.

Workers' comp fraud can't be left on back burner, law firm argues

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jul 2, 2017

The budget battle in the Illinois Statehouse has allowed workers' compensation fraud to continue largely unchecked, the law firm Keefe, Campbell, Biery & Associates (KCBA) contends.

Budget breakdown lands Illinois one step from junk bond rating

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jun 8, 2017

Illinois did something this week that no state has ever done: received a downgraded credit rating to near-junk bond status.

Carlinville peppered with more public complaints

By Ruth de Jauregui | Apr 30, 2017

At least three Carlinville area residents have joined the chorus of complaints over the alleged unresponsiveness of the City of Carlinville regarding Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, the Edgar County Watchdogs (ECW) said on Thursday.

Cass, Scott counties warned to clean up voter rolls

By Ruth de Jauregui | Apr 22, 2017

Cass and Scott counties, along with 22 other counties in Illinois, have more voters on their official registration lists than voting-age residents, according to a recent letter sent to the state by the oversight group Judicial Watch.

Rauner plays to local crowd in Peoria

By Ruth de Jauregui | Apr 18, 2017

Gov. Bruce Rauner maintained his refusal to raise taxes, pushed for reducing government and spoke of his support for small business during a stop in Peoria recently, according to Peoria Public Radio

Peoria introduces new city engineer

By Ruth de Jauregui | Feb 19, 2017

Former Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) engineer Bill Lewis recently joined the City of Peoria Engineering Division of Public Works as its city engineer.

Easterseals details rebranding initiative

By Ruth de Jauregui | Dec 7, 2016

Easterseals Central Illinois rolled out an organization-wide rebranding at its 26th annual Tribute Dinner in East Peoria on Nov. 4.

Peoria closes Sheridan Road for reconstruction work

By Ruth de Jauregui | Aug 18, 2016

The Peoria Public Works Department said Sheridan Road between McClure and Nebraska avenues will remain closed through mid-December to reconstruct that section of road as part of the Sheridan Road Improvement Project.

Peoria accepting applications for Power Washing Program

By Ruth de Jauregui | Aug 18, 2016

The Peoria Community Development Department is offering homeowners and renters an opportunity to apply to have their properties power washed.

Applications closed for Peoria Alley Light Program

By Ruth de Jauregui | Aug 18, 2016

Applications are no longer being accepted this year for the Peoria Alley Light Program after the city Community Development Department said all available alley lights for 2016 have been allocated.

University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria expanding programs

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jun 28, 2016

The University of Illinois Board of Trustees recently approved the expansion of the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria by approving the college's Department of Health Sciences Education.

Republican Cusack running for Peoria County resident circuit judge

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jun 24, 2016

Peoria County Associate Judge Tim Cusack brings more than two decades of professional experience to the campaign trail in his quest to become resident circuit judge of Peoria County.

Rauner tells chamber luncheon he's committed to small-business growth

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jun 24, 2016

Gov. Bruce Rauner expressed his support for the small business community at the Illinois Chamber of Commerce luncheon recently.

LaHood guides technology legislation through the House

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jun 22, 2016

U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (R-IL) successfully shepherded legislation to update the etworking and Information Technology Research and Development (NITRD) Program through the House last week.