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Governor signs caretaker leave bill into law
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- Published on Monday, 22 August 2016 17:11
- Written by The Peorian
Employees in Illinois now can take up to six months of earned sick leave to care for loved ones, under new legislation...
Bradley report shows stability in area economy
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- Published on Friday, 19 August 2016 17:00
- Written by Paul Gordon
The Peoria area economy showed stability in the second quarter, but indicators show little change should be expected in the short term, according to the quarterly Composite Index of Business and Economic Indicators for the region produced by...
Survey: Property taxes, cost of living top concerns for seniors
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- Published on Thursday, 11 August 2016 13:58
- Written by The Peorian
Senior citizens like living in Illinois, but many worry about property taxes and housing affordability, according to a survey commissioned by...
Caterpillar Inc. announced Thursday it will discontinue production of one item made in Pennsylvania, repurpose one plant and sell off other products manufacturing as it continues restructuring to withstand the current down cycle. The changes in the mining products...
Summertime is winding down and vacations are coming to an end, signaling that back-to-school time is here. It's a time that many children eagerly anticipate —...
Millennial workers are the most likely generation to forfeit time off, even though they earn the least amount of vacation days. Millennials stay at work because they feel more fear and greater guilt...
If you ever find yourself is a situation where you need help but cannot call 9-1-1 for fear of being heard, there is now a solution in Peoria County. Text to 9-1-1 is now available in Peoria County for those individuals who cannot safely...
A rate cut that Ameren Illinois has proposed for 2017 should be doubled, to a decrease...
The U.S. economy is expected to add 7,232,517 jobs over the next five years — a 5 percent increase — but a new study from CareerBuilder and Emsi shows that workers in middle-wage jobs may not find as many opportunities. |