A century of Caterpillar operations
April 19, 2025PEORIA — The excitement associated with Tuesday’s celebration of Caterpillar Inc.’s 100th year of operations had yet to ebb when the world’s largest earthmoving machinery…
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Tazewell nabs state Historical Society awards
April 17, 2025When the Illinois State Historical Society has its Best of Illinois History Awards Luncheon on April 26 in Springfield, Tazewell County will be front and center with seven winners….
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Democratic congressman goes into red country
April 16, 2025DIXON — U.S. Rep. Sean Casten, D-6th, didn’t expect outright hostility, but some tough talk was certainly foreseen as he traveled to Ronald Reagan’s hometown Saturday. However,…
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Congressional Dems oppose EPA cuts
March 13, 2025Ten Illinois congressional Democrats are calling for an immediate reversal of planned cuts at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The 10 Illinois representatives were part of…
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River Cities initiative sets sail
March 1, 2025PEORIA – Mayors of cities and towns along the Illinois River are banding together to form an organized coalition to help influence national policy and investment decisions. Modeled…
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Congressional Dems: Retract Gaza statements
February 13, 2025Congressional Democrats, including 11 from Illinois, are urging President Donald Trump to retract his statements that the civilian Palestinian population of the Gaza Strip should be…
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Gary Manier, Washington’s ‘tornado mayor,’ to retire after 24 years
February 13, 2025In 2001, when Gary Manier was first elected as mayor of Washington, the city was home to 10,400 residents, Lindy’s Market on the town square sold fresh eggs for 93 cents per dozen…
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Former Rep. Ray LaHood, Bradley prof promote political bipartisanship
February 6, 2025PEORIA — Former Republican U.S. Congressman and Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, who served in the House of Representatives for 14 years, may be the only Peorian alive who was…
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