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U.S. Population Aging Slower than Other Countries, Census Bureau Reports

Details: Published on Monday, 28 March 2016 18:33; Written by PRNewswire

America's 65-and-over population is projected to nearly double over the next three decades, ballooning from 48 million to 88 million by 2050. However, the U.S. Census Bureau projects the U.S. population will age at a slower rate compared with other countries.

GOP, Dems began to spar over school funding

Details: Published on Tuesday, 01 March 2016 20:00

By Mark Fitton
Illinois News Network

SPRINGFIELD — The debate over how to fund Illinois public schools began in earnest Tuesday, with Democrats questioning Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner’s plan for funding pre-kindergarten through high school education.

Tim Nuding, the governor’s budget chief, and...

Most plan to be responsible with tax refund

Details: Published on Tuesday, 23 February 2016 15:00; Written by PRNewswire

gobanklogo Three out of every four people who expect income tax refunds this year say they will save the money or use it to...

Southside to get a grocery store

Details: Published on Tuesday, 01 March 2016 16:07; Written by Paul Gordon

Save logo Peoria's southside soon will have a neighborhood grocery store.

On Tuesday the city announced that Save-A-Lot will open this summer at the former site of Aldi's, 210 S. Western Ave.

“Prayers and wishes...

Cities, counties form task force against drug abuse

Details: Published on Monday, 22 February 2016 16:11; Written by The Peorian

NLCLOGO The National League of Cities (NLC) and the National Association of Counties (NACo) announced the creation of a joint national...

Female business owners say insurance is important

Details: Published on Monday, 29 February 2016 17:06; Written by PRNewswire

womenbiz Women have made great strides in the business world in the past few decades. And business insurance is essential to protecting...

A Peorian Restaurant Review: The Creve Coeur Club

Details: Published on Sunday, 21 February 2016 14:07; Written by Kevin Kizer

It’s a rather unassuming place on the outside. A location you’ve walked past perhaps a hundred times and barely noticed. Or if you did notice the ornate but sedate wooden doors you still might not realize that what lies on the other side is one of Peoria’s finest restaurants.

The Creve Coeur Club, located just off the Fulton Street entrance in the Twin Towers, not only has a fine dining atmosphere and reputation, but...

Cat ends production of vocational trucks

Details: Published on Friday, 26 February 2016 17:24; Written by Paul Gordon

600px Caterpillar logo Caterpillar Inc. said Friday it will end production of on-highway vocational trucks, a move that will affect 30 jobs in central Illinois and 70 altogether.