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Cat announces alliance to increase access to power
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- Published on Thursday, 30 April 2015 16:20
- Written by Paul Gordon
Caterpillar Inc. announced Thursday it has developed a strategic alliance that will create microgrids to give access to solar power in remote locations and applications.
Caterpillar and First Solar Inc. will develop an integrated photovoltaic solar solution to get...
Women to Women Leadership Luncheon scheduled
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- Published on Thursday, 30 April 2015 16:02
- Written by The Peorian
The annual Women to Women Leader Luncheon, at which four women will be presented with leadership awards, is scheduled for noon at Wednesday, May 13 at the Par-A-Dice Hotel.
Presented by the Community Foundation of Central Illinois (CFCI) and the Women’s Fund, awards...
Home sales 'brisk' in Q1
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- Published on Tuesday, 21 April 2015 13:19
- Written by Paul Gordon
Home sales in the Peoria area were brisk in the first quarter, according to the Peoria Area Association of Realtors.
The association reported Tuesday that sales were 6.7 percent higher than in the first quarter of 2014 and the median sales price also increased.
There were 831 homes sold during the first three months...
Consumer confidence dips in April
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- Published on Wednesday, 29 April 2015 11:29
- Written by PRNewswire
The Conference BoardConsumer Confidence Index Read more...
FrizziToon: Hillary's return to Iowa
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- Published on Monday, 20 April 2015 18:10
- Written by Donn Frizzi
City committee to tackle storm water issues
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- Published on Friday, 24 April 2015 16:42
- Written by Paul Gordon
Faced with mandates from the Environmental Protection Agency and the needs of its citizens, the City of Peoria is forming an advisory committee to seek public input and help it manage its storm water infrastructure problems.
Millennials are good savers
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- Published on Thursday, 16 April 2015 15:55
- Written by PRNewswire
Saving money may be challenging for most Americans, but a new survey from
Cat profit up despite drop in sales and revenues
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- Published on Thursday, 23 April 2015 16:11
- Written by Paul Gordon
Getting leaner and more efficient in its manufacturing processes enabled Caterpillar Inc. to improve its first quarter earnings by 26 percent this year despite a 4 percent decrease in sales and revenues from the first quarter of 2014, the company announced Thursday.
As...
Gov. Rauner under fire for Tobacco Quitline cut
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- Published on Wednesday, 15 April 2015 17:01
- Written by The Peorian
Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner heard from several organizations Wednesday that 
upset...
