Group hopes to bring Peoria Lakes back to glory
June 10, 2020With warmer temperatures on the horizon, a cross-section of Peoria-area organizations have announced renewed efforts to tackle a long-running problem: the quality of local waterways….
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Using media and entertainment to help support mental health during pandemic
June 9, 2020Being glued to a screen can have its downsides, but a Bradley University communications expert says finding the right ways to use media and entertainment can actually help support mental…
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Moms deliver anti-gun violence message virtually
June 5, 2020Several events will be conducted in area communities as part of Moms Demand Action’s Wear Orange events to prevent gun violence. Orange is the color that the friends of Chicago teen…
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Corn farmers can’t escape reach of COVID-19
June 2, 2020Along with livestock, poultry and dairy producers, you can add Illinois corn farmers to the list of agricultural producers facing bankruptcy and insolvency due to the effects…
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Bloomington seeks grant for the Hamilton Road connection
May 30, 2020The City of Bloomington is applying for $5.425 million in federal funds for the connection between Hamilton Road, from Bunn Street to Morrissey Drive, through the Better Utilizing Investments…
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New COVID-19 community testing sites opening
May 23, 2020State officials announced a new COVID-19 Community Based Testing Site opened in Peoria County on Saturday, May 23. These free community services located at the Peoria Civic Center Fulton…
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Extension resumes Money Mentors volunteer training
May 22, 2020One out of five people who had a job in February has filed for unemployment, as of April 30, according to a report by NPR. It is estimated that 50 percent of Americans have lost either…
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For new grads, a surprisingly upbeat job market
May 21, 2020Looking for a new job can be daunting in the best of times and downright scary during an unprecedented pandemic, but some job experts say there are reasons to stay optimistic, particularly…
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