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Get ready to pony up!
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- Published on Tuesday, 17 November 2015 18:07
- Written by Paul Gordon
So, you know those parking tickets you never paid, figuring by now you’ve gotten away with it?
Think again.
Clayton named Civic Center general manager
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- Published on Tuesday, 17 November 2015 15:34
- Written by Paul Gordon
Anne Clayton, interim general manager of the Peoria Civic Center for six months, was named to the position full-time, the Civic Center announced on Monday.
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OSF increases minimum wage for its employees
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- Published on Thursday, 12 November 2015 15:46
- Written by The Peorian
OSF HealthCare announced Thursday it will set the minimum wage for employees across its entire system at $10 an hour, well above both the federal minimum wage and that of the two states where it operates.
The increase will take...
Rauner: State to suspend accepting Syrian refugees
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- Published on Monday, 16 November 2015 18:39
By Mark Fitton
Illinois News Network
SPRINGFIELD – Gov. Bruce Rauner on Monday announced Illinois is putting a hold on accepting any new refugees from Syria.
Rauner announces deal on child care
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- Published on Monday, 09 November 2015 16:43
By Mark Fitton
Illinois News Network
SPRINGFIELD — Gov. Bruce Rauner’s office...
State agency sues attorney general’s office
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- Published on Monday, 16 November 2015 18:28
By Mark Fitton
Illinois News Network
SPRINGFIELD — One of Gov. Bruce Rauner’s department heads is suing Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan and asking the court to remove the attorney...
Fire Chief Tomblin moves up retirement date; new chief named
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- Published on Friday, 06 November 2015 17:13
- Written by Paul Gordon
Kent Tomblin, Peoria Fire Chief for nearly nine years, announced Friday he will retire at the end of this month. His last day will be Nov. 27.
Tomblin announced his decision...
Governor, leaders meeting reset to Dec. 1
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- Published on Monday, 16 November 2015 12:04
By Mark Fitton
Illinois News Network
SPRINGFIELD — The meeting between Gov. Bruce Rauner and the four legislative leaders has been rescheduled to Dec. 1.
Child care bill faces showdown vote
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- Published on Thursday, 05 November 2015 18:48
By Mark Fitton
Illinois News Network
SPRINGFIELD — A battle between Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner and legislative Democrats is shaping up as House Democrats attempt to undo cuts the governor made to a state child care assistance program.
The Rauner administration in July used rule-making...