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Winter is coming … got salt?
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- Published on Monday, 02 November 2015 17:05
By Mark Fitton
Illinois News Network
Smaller Illinois cities and counties are hoping for an exceptionally mild winter or...
Canoe and kayak trail open
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- Published on Thursday, 29 October 2015 17:16
- Written by The Peorian
The new Illinois River Canoe & Kayak Trail, built through a joint effort of union volunteers and a charitable foundation, opened Thursday.
The Union Sportsmen’s Alliance, armed with a grant from...
City Council vacancy attracts 25 applicants
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- Published on Monday, 26 October 2015 16:48
- Written by Paul Gordon
Twenty-five people have applied for the at-large opening on the Peoria City Council, seeking to replace Chuck Weaver, who resigned to become a state senator.
The list of applicants for the council seat include several young adults as well as a couple retirees. The applicants include educators,...
Consumer confidence declines in October
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- Published on Tuesday, 27 October 2015 16:32
- Written by PRNewswire
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence...
Cat report shows smaller profit after sales fall in Q3; 2,100 accept buyout
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- Published on Thursday, 22 October 2015 18:49
- Written by Paul Gordon
More salaried employees and managers accepted Caterpillar Inc.’s early buyout offer than even the company expected, but it still left with some tough choices as it works toward right-sizing itself in the next few years.
Bonnie Noble will retire in April, 2016
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- Published on Monday, 26 October 2015 18:20
- Written by Paul Gordon
Bonnie W. Noble, executive director of the Peoria Park District the last 24 years, announced Monday she will retire at the end of next April.
In 43 years with the Park District, including 19 years...
Calling all girls! Learn engineering!
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- Published on Tuesday, 20 October 2015 17:02
- Written by Paul Gordon
For many years girls were discouraged from pursuing careers in engineering....
City Council vacancy attract 25 applicants
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- Published on Monday, 26 October 2015 16:48
- Written by Paul Gordon
Twenty-five people have applied for the at-large opening on the Peoria City Council, seeking to replace Chuck Weaver, who resigned to become a state senator.
The list of applicants for the council seat include several young adults as well as a couple retirees. The applicants include educators,...
Credit rating agencies act on Illinois’ woes
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- Published on Monday, 19 October 2015 17:59
By Mark Fitton
Illinois News Network
SPRINGFIELD — Two credit rating agencies on Monday took note of Illinois’ financial woes, including its inability to make its November pension-system payments.
Fitch Ratings announced it has downgraded the rating on $26.8 billion in outstanding Illinois...
