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Cat profits down in Q2; outlook unchanged
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- Published on Thursday, 23 July 2015 17:52
- Written by Paul Gordon
Two things can be taken from Caterpillar Inc.’s second quarter financial results announced on Thursday.
First is that the global economy and the markets Caterpillar serves are still struggling,...
Area home sales up in second quarter; low rates a prime factor
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- Published on Wednesday, 22 July 2015 15:52
- Written by Paul Gordon
With first-time home buyers playing a big role, home sales in the Peoria are saw solid growth in the second quarter, according to the Peoria Area Association of Realtors.
Home sales were up 4.6 percent from a year ealier and the median home sales price increased 2.4 percent, up to $128,000, during the second quarter, the association announced Wednesday.
There...
Peoria region receives federal manufacturing designation
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- Published on Thursday, 09 July 2015 12:13
- Written by Paul Gordon
The Peoria area has received federal designation as a “manufacturing community,” which could help the area as it pursues new growth in that sector, political and civic leaders said.
The Greater Peoria Economic Development Council was designated one of only 12 agencies nationwide to...
Night Out in the Heights aims to draw more shoppers
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- Published on Tuesday, 21 July 2015 16:29
- Written by Paul Gordon
Peoria Heights is keeping its retail doors open a little later one night a week as it tries to bring more awareness to what the village has to offer.
And so far, Night Out in the Heights, which...
Millennials now outnumber boomers
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- Published on Monday, 29 June 2015 17:02
- Written by PRNewswire
Millennials, Americans born between 1982 and 2000, now number 83.1 million and represent more than one quarter...
AARP: Seniors want better sleep trackers
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- Published on Wednesday, 15 July 2015 14:39
- Written by PRNewswire
AARP today released the results of a study of popular activity and sleep tracker usage by the 50-plus population, showing...
Flood update: Fireworks show will go on; Water Street reopened
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- Published on Friday, 26 June 2015 14:43
- Written by Paul Gordon
The city of Peoria’s amazing Fourth of July fireworks show will go on as scheduled despite the flooding that has altered traffic in downtown Peoria.
The City Manager’s office said Friday that the UnityPoint Health-Methodist/Proctor Red, White & BOOM show will see some...
Skills gap concern growing, study shows
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- Published on Tuesday, 14 July 2015 17:08
- Written by PRNewswire
For years, employers have struggled with finding qualified workers. However, new...
Part of Water Street to close because of flooding
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- Published on Thursday, 25 June 2015 16:33
- Written by The Peorian
The City of Peoria said today it will close Water Street to vehicles, from Main to Harrison streets, beginning at midnight tonight, (Friday, June 26) so crews can reinforce the flood barrier along the riverfront. The closure will last until further notice.
Businesses located on the riverfront...
