Rauner, Democrats continue war of words
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- Published on Friday, 09 October 2015 17:16
By Mark Fitton
Illinois News Network
SPRINGFIELD — The war of words over the lack of a state budget and Gov. Bruce Rauner’s “Turnaround Agenda” continued this week, though the statehouse...
Chuck Weaver sworn in as state senator
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- Published on Thursday, 08 October 2015 17:00
- Written by The Peorian
Peoria Republican Chuck Weaver is the new state senator from the 37th District.
Weaver was sworn in as state senator Thursday morning by Circuit Judge Stephen Kouri, chief judge of the 10th Circuit, during a ceremony at the Peoria County Courthouse. He was flanked...
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...
State museums, Sparta shooting fields to close Wednesday
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- Published on Monday, 28 September 2015 16:05
By Mark Fitton
Illinois News Network
SPRINGFIELD -- A pause in state layoffs won’t stop the planned closures of the state’s museum system nor its shooting facilities near Sparta, Gov. Bruce Rauner’s administration has announced.
The state museum in Springfield, four related facilities...
City names chief innovation officer
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- Published on Thursday, 26 March 2015 13:08
- Written by Paul Gordon
Anthony Corso has been named chief innovation officer for the City of Peoria, the city announced Thursday.
Corso will spearhead...
Social service agency leaders call for budget action
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- Published on Tuesday, 08 September 2015 17:34
- Written by Paul Gordon
As the state’s budget stalemate...
Childhood poverty still growing; experts say budget cuts will worsen the problem
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- Published on Thursday, 05 March 2015 17:07
- Written by Paul Gordon
Child poverty rates throughout Illinois, including the Peoria region, remain high despite the apparent economic recovery and proposed cuts in the state budget put those children at further risk of suffering the long-term consequences, according to local and state experts in child welfare.
Don't be spending that money quite yet
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- Published on Friday, 28 August 2015 17:46
By Mark Fitton
Illinois News Network
SPRINGFIELD — Win the Lottery?
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Schock, Bustos co-sponsor #GivingTuesday resolution in U.S. House
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- Published on Thursday, 20 November 2014 16:53
- Written by The Peorian
The Peoria region’s two congressmen were co-sponsors on a bi-partisan resolution that would give special recognition to #GivingTuesday, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving dedicated to charitable giving and volunteerism.
Judge: State must pay bills, show a plan
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- Published on Wednesday, 26 August 2015 17:29
By Mark Fitton
Illinois News Network
SPRINGFIELD — U.S. District Judge Sharon Johnson Coleman is keeping an eye on how well Illinois complies with her order to meet its obligations to citizens with developmental disabilities.
Coleman...
FrizziToon: What a washout!
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- Published on Wednesday, 12 November 2014 14:51
- Written by Donn Frizzi
Advocates for disabled seek ‘contempt’ finding against state
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- Published on Tuesday, 25 August 2015 18:51
By Mark Fitton
Illinois News Network
SPRINGFIELD — It’s back to court for the Illinois Comptroller’s Office and the Department of Human Services.
Ray LaHood to receive de Tonti Award
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- Published on Friday, 26 September 2014 17:34
- Written by Paul Gordon
Ray LaHood, the former congressman from Peoria who spent more than five years on President Barack Obama’s Cabinet, is the recipient of the third Henri de Tonti Award for outstanding principled community leadership.
The award is conferred annually by the Institute for Principled Leadership...
Five terms enough, says Jesse White
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- Published on Thursday, 20 August 2015 18:46
By Mark Fitton
Illinois News Network
After five terms as Illinois secretary of state, Jesse White will retire from public office when his current term ends, he said Thursday.
AARP: Gubernatorial candidates need to communicate better with voters
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- Published on Friday, 12 September 2014 19:42
- Written by Paul Gordon
With less than two months before the election,Illinois voters ages 50 and older want Gov.Pat Quinnand his...
AARP: State budget impasse affecting seniors
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- Published on Thursday, 06 August 2015 16:22
- Written by PRNewswire
The current budget impasse in Springfield is already hurting older Illinoisans...
Mayor Ardis Twittergate and Online Satire
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- Published on Thursday, 12 June 2014 18:07
- Written by Steve Streight
Mayor Jim Ardis gave a press conference last night, with no questions from media, hot on the heels of the ACLU announcing they are suing the City of Peoria, IL.
Many Peoria residents who follow WMBD on Facebook saw the link in their newsfeed to the press conference video that WMBD recorded and uploaded to YouTube. Peoria Journal Star reporters and...
Bustos touring district to discuss women's economic security
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- Published on Tuesday, 05 May 2015 15:49
- Written by Paul Gordon
Bustos 5/5
Cheri Bustos remembers what it was like to work crazy hours while trying to raise children. And she had a husband as well as a job that paid decent wages.
The U.S. Representative from the 17th District...
Schock bill would help surviving military spouses
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- Published on Monday, 05 May 2014 16:39
- Written by The Peorian
Congressman Aaron Schock has introduced a bipartisan bill to help ease financial burdens that surviving military spouses, parents and children often face after the loss of an active duty or National Guard loved one.
FrizziToon: Hillary's return to Iowa
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- Published on Monday, 20 April 2015 18:10
- Written by Donn Frizzi
LaHood: Time to decide whether to keep Lt. Governor's office
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- Published on Wednesday, 16 April 2014 16:44
- Written by State Sen. Darin LaHood, R-Peoria
By State Sen. Darin LaHood and State Rep. David McSweeney
In 1981, then Lieutenant Governor Dave O'Neal, famously resigned his post citing boredom as the reason. In 1994, former Lt. Governor Bob Kustra tried to resign to become a radio host but decided to keep his job because of Gov....
