Peoria Standard

Lawmakers to blame for Caterpillar cuts, group argues

By Tabitha Fleming | Apr 22, 2017

Layoffs at Caterpillar are the result of lawmakers dismissing pleas from the manufacturing community, a non-profit think tank charged recently.

Sullivan may become second Republican ever to be Peoria's Township supervisor

By Tabitha Fleming | Mar 2, 2017

Dan Sullivan won a landslide victory over fellow republican Mike Aiello during the Feb. 28 Republican primary election.

Illinois population dropping sharply

By Tabitha Fleming | Mar 1, 2017

The state of Illinois is losing people faster than any other state in the Midwest.

Illinois faces continued economic downturn, think tank reports

By Tabitha Fleming | Mar 1, 2017

Illinois lawmakers are considering a multibillion-dollar tax hike that the Illinois Policy Institute says may worsen the state’s already weakened economy.