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Learning to Speak ‘Wall Street’
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- Published on Friday, 11 April 2014 00:00
- Written by Bob Miller
Did you know Rosetta Stone (the company that sells learn-a-language software) may offer training in new language called “investment speak?” Esta declaración es completamente falsa, pero es una idea buena, ¿no?
That last sentence means nothing to you unless you know Spanish. In the world of finance we sometimes speak a different language...
What is that? Bike trail bridge is going up
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- Published on Friday, 11 April 2014 00:00
- Written by Paul Gordon
If you drive up or down Knoxville Avenue with any regularity, you have probably noticed the construction going on just south of Junction City and the intersection with Prospect Road.
If you are wondering what is being built, it is a bridge that will carry the Pimeteoui Trail over Knoxville so that cyclists, runners and walkers...
Event puts focus on preventing child abuse and neglect
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- Published on Friday, 04 April 2014 17:41
- Written by Paul Gordon
It felt more like a late fall day than early spring on Friday, with the cold wind whipping across the Peoria County Courthouse Plaza.
But...
Koehler bill would provide tornado relief
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- Published on Thursday, 10 April 2014 18:11
- Written by Paul Gordon
A bill that would assist cleanup efforts of those who were victims of the Nov. 17 tornado that ripped through central Illinois has passed the Illinois Senate and is now in the House.
The bill, proposed by State Sen. David Koehler, D-Peoria, would allow the Illinois Emergency Management Agency to reimbursement local...
New CEO Council director says Peoria is 'on the right path'
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- Published on Wednesday, 02 April 2014 14:46
- Written by Paul Gordon
Jim Lynch is excited about the direction downtown development is headed but acknowledges there are challenges to be met to realize the vision that exists today.
As the new executive director of the Peoria CEO Council, which is under the umbrella of the Greater Peoria Business Alliance, he will be the driver of that bus...
Cat maintains cash dividend rate
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- Published on Wednesday, 09 April 2014 11:34
- Written by Paul Gordon
Caterpillar Inc. announced Wednesday it will maintain its quarterly cash dividend at 60 cents per share of common stock.
The dividend, approved...
Award-winning photojournalists visiting Peoria
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- Published on Tuesday, 01 April 2014 13:54
- Written by Bill Knight
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Quinn cites need for more infrastructure work
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- Published on Tuesday, 08 April 2014 18:22
- Written by Paul Gordon
Much has been done toward infrastructure improvements in Illinois during the last five years, Gov. Pat Quinn said Tuesday. But he said the last thing the state should do now is rest on its laurels.
“We have done a lot in the last five years and we want to do much more in the next five years,” said Quinn, who plans to appoint a bipartisan...
Money Smart Week coming
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- Published on Monday, 31 March 2014 14:39
- Written by The Peorian
Free classes aimed at promoting financial literacy for all age groups will be offered at various Peoria-area locations throughout next week, part of the annual Money Smart Week event.
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