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Bustos: Compromise was needed to get Farm Bill passed
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- Published on Thursday, 06 February 2014 18:33
- Written by Paul Gordon
While the new federal Farm Bill doesn't contain everything for everybody, it is still one that will bring some certainty to farmers for the next five years, U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos, D-17, said Friday.
Bustos, speaking to about 50 farmers at an event at the Peoria County Farm Bureau on the day the new Farm Bill was signed into law,...
Chamber names new president
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- Published on Wednesday, 29 January 2014 13:35
- Written by Paul Gordon
An Ohio financial advisor with experience as a chamber of commerce leader has been named the new president of the Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce.
Jeffrey Griffin, 43, will take the chamber reins on Feb. 10, the chamber said in a news release. He replaces Roberta Parks, who resigned to take over the Methodist...
CASA of Peoria County needs volunteers
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- Published on Friday, 03 January 2014 15:31
- Written by The Peorian
CASA of Peoria County is in need of male and minority volunteers to be advocates for abused and neglected children in the county.
To that end the public is invited to attend an informational meeting hosted by CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Peoria County from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 6, at Two25 in The Mark Twain Hotel, 225 NE Adams Street....
Ardis: State of the City is proud, but much work lies ahead
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- Published on Monday, 27 January 2014 16:51
- Written by The Peorian
As it continues to bask in the glory of being named an All America City for the fourth time, Peoria will continue to see growth and a revitalized downtown -- with unprecedented help from City Hall -- in 2014, Mayor Jim Ardis said in his annual State of the City address delivered Tuesday.
Ardis told nearly 600 people at the event at the Peoria Civic...
New disaster recovery fund established
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- Published on Thursday, 19 December 2013 15:21
- Written by The Peorian
A special community-wide fund to help those affected by tornadoes and other natural disasters in 2013 has been established in a collaborative effort between the Community Foundation of Central Illinois and the Tri-County Long Term Recovery Committee.
The Central Illinois Disaster Recovery Fund will accept tax-deductible donations that will be used to provide grant support...
Home sales remained stable in 2013
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- Published on Monday, 27 January 2014 14:51
- Written by Paul Gordon
In a still-shaky economy, stable is good when it comes to home sales in central Illinois, said officials of the Peoria Area Association of Realtors.
That was basically what 2013 brought: Sales increased by just 18 houses, or 0.4 percent, from 2012, but it marked the third consecutive year sales increased, regardless of the amount.
That along with other encouraging...
PAAR Turkey Drive sets record; tornado relief events successful
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- Published on Monday, 16 December 2013 17:38
- Written by Paul Gordon
Peoria-area Realtors set another record in its annual Turkey Drive, with help from local partners and national suppliers while they keep finding ways to help victims of the Nov. 17 tornadoes.
The Peoria Area Association of Realtors said Monday that the annual fundraiser reached $23,600 this year, topping the previous record of $23,000 set last year. That will...
Cat reports profit, albeit a lower one, for 2013
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- Published on Sunday, 26 January 2014 20:36
- Written by Paul Gordon
Caterpillar Inc. on Monday reported that while sales and revenues were down again, the fourth quarter profit was up from a year earlier and that other signs were pointing to stability in 2014.
With record operating cash flow and plans to buy back another $10 billion in stocks, as well as improved market position, the company chose...
Caterpillar maintains dividend rate
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- Published on Thursday, 12 December 2013 16:13
- Written by Paul Gordon
Caterpillar Inc, announced it will maintain its quarterly cash dividend rate of 60 a share for the fourth quarter.
Caterpillar's board of directors voted Wednesday to maintain the rate, which will be payable Feb. 20, 2014 to shareholders of record at the close of business on Jan. 21, 2014, the company said.
"Following the...
