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House overrides veto of heroin crisis bill; acts on child-care, Medicaid and DCFS issues

Details: Published on Thursday, 03 September 2015 18:01

By Mark Fitton

Illinois News Network

SPRINGFIELD — While Democrats’ failed bid to override Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto of the “no-strike/no...

Illinois jobs picture brightens; unemployment down in June

Details: Published on Thursday, 17 July 2014 19:23; Written by Paul Gordon

illinois logo The Illinois unemployment rate fell in June for the fourth consecutive month to 7.1 percent, its lowest in nearly six years, according...

An Antique Caterpillar Finds a New Home

Details: Published on Thursday, 01 November 2012 11:26; Written by Kevin Kizer

On a warm July morning, as workers were starting their day in the cavernous new Caterpillar Visitors Center that was still under construction, amidst the general clamor of hammers and buzz saws, a small, unassuming gray Caterpillar tractor was unloaded by a forklift off a trailer.

Even though this machine was dwarfed by its environment – particularly the Center's replica of a Cat® 797 Mining Truck, which serves as a 70-person theater...

School supply lists keep growing

Details: Published on Monday, 14 July 2014 16:35; Written by PRNewswire

backtoschool Approximately 52 million parents are heading to the stores this back-to-school season and retailers and marketers...

Celebrating the Holidays in Style

Details: Published on Thursday, 01 November 2012 09:14; Written by Paul Gordon

From a flotilla of floating floats to a train to an oversized sleigh, Santa Claus has been arriving in Peoria in grand fashion for 125 years. He doesn't look like he's aged a bit.

The annual Peoria Santa Claus Parade, which has the distinction of being the oldest continuously running Santa Claus parade in the United States, is one of the top ways in which the Peoria region rings in the holiday season.

But...

The Peorian Guarantors

Details: Published on Monday, 04 November 2013 11:42; Written by The Peorian

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Episode 46: Climate change: A chat with meteorologist Chuck Collins

Details: Published on Sunday, 29 July 2012 08:00; Written by The Peorian

An interview with Chuck Collins, chief meteorologist for WEEK-TV and WHOI-TV, about whether climate change and global warming are real.

We introduce the show's topic,...

Rollin' On

Details: Published on Tuesday, 04 June 2013 15:39; Written by Paul Gordon

Wheels of Time Museum celebrating 30 years and still growing

Did you know there is an electric car at the Wheels O' Time Museum just north of Peoria? It's not a Chevy Volt, either. Nor is it a prototype of something in production now to battle high gas prices.

This electric car is called the Detroit Electric and it was built in 1931. It didn't have a steering wheel; rather,...

Episode 45: You pick 'em: A look at Tanners Orchard

Details: Published on Sunday, 22 July 2012 08:00; Written by The Peorian

An interview with Richard and Marilyn Tanner, owners of Tanners Orchard.

We introduce the show's topic, the 65th anniversary of the popular Tanners Orchard and discuss the upcoming season, which...

Submit Your Wedding Announcement

Details: Published on Tuesday, 26 February 2013 18:52; Written by The Peorian

Episode 44: Preventing tragedy: A Talk About Whitney's Walk for Life

Details: Published on Sunday, 15 July 2012 08:00; Written by The Peorian

An interview with Jamie Sanders and Audrey LeMasters of the Mental Health America Illinois Valley.

We introduce the show's topic, Whitney's Walk for Life, and bring on...

Submit Your Engagement Announcement

Details: Published on Tuesday, 26 February 2013 18:52; Written by The Peorian

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Episode 43: The Call of the Wild: Changes at Wildlife Prairie State Park

Details: Published on Sunday, 08 July 2012 08:00; Written by The Peorian

An interview with Bill Cirone, chairman of Friends of Wildlife Prairie Park.

We introduce the show's topic, the promoting conservation, education and recreation at Wildlife...

The Peorian Rewind: Medical research: A Conversation with Dr. Sara Rusch

Details: Published on Sunday, 03 February 2013 08:00; Written by The Peorian

An interview with Dr. Sara Rusch, regional dean of the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria.

Closing the Gap

Details: Published on Monday, 02 July 2012 15:32; Written by Paul Gordon

Morton academy aims to ensure a future with art

Sarah Knuppel wasn't pleased when she pondered the future of arts education. She kept reading about school district after school district trimming, even eliminating, funding for the arts because of budget concerns.

She decided, therefore, to take actions to try and ensure our children continue to be exposed to art in all of its forms. She doesn't want to ponder...

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Details: Published on Friday, 01 February 2013 09:49; Written by The Peorian

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The Henry de Tonti Award

Details: Published on Monday, 02 July 2012 15:25; Written by Mark Johnson

By Mark Johnson, Vice President, Peoria Historical Society

The Peoria Historical Society has been proud to have been a collaborative partner in the development of the new Peoria Riverfront Museum. At long last, a first class museum quality exhibit will present the extraordinarily unique history of the city and the region. Recently, the Historical Society celebrated 75 years of preserving and telling the fascinating...