Peoria County News Briefs

Peoria County News Briefs

CENTRAL ILLINOIS Thinking about beekeeping? Class will get you started The Heart of Illinois Beekeepers Association will introduce the world of beekeeping to potential beekeepers with…

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    Peoria County News Briefs

    STATE New year, new laws are on the books In 2018, more than 250 new laws were passed in Illinois. Here is a small sampling of some of the laws that went into effect Jan. 1. Rear-facing…

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    Peoria County News Briefs

    STATE U of I begins major push into autonomous technology Research into autonomous technology such as self-driving cars and robotic assistants will be the focus of a new center announced…

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    Peoria County News Briefs

    STATE Treasurer uses technology to deliver unclaimed cash  If you get a check from the state, cash it. It’s legit. The Illinois State Treasurer’s Office Money Match program is…

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    STATE Effort to raise smoking age to 21 fails Teenagers can continue to buy cigarettes and tobacco products in Illinois, if they are at least 18 years old. Efforts to raise the age…