Eva Kirschbaum has fond memories of learning how to identify animal tracks as a child, and she’s hoping a whole new generation of kids will make similar memories as part of Wildlife…
STATE Fire marshal urges public to practice fire safety at home The Office of the State Fire Marshal is urging residents to protect themselves and practice fire safety in their communities…
Report for week ending February 9, 2018. UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Sexual Harassment In U.S. House: The House on Feb. 6 passed a bipartisan bill (HR 4924) that would…
“I alone cannot change the world,” said the late Mother Teresa, “but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.” In 2009, Barb McDonald began handing out small…
Author and historian David Billings challenged an overflow crowd in Peoria recently to overcome their deep denial of racism and white superiority in America. A diverse group packed…
FEB. 15 Exceptional Sensory Storytime Thursday, 6 p.m. Pekin Public Library, 301 S. 4th St. Children ages 3-6 with exceptionalities will enjoy a story time designed especially for…
COUNTY Judge announces his retirement Tazewell County Felony Court Judge Thomas Keith will retire from the assignment he began with the new year. Keith, 67, will formally retire on…
FEB. 9 Linux, an Alternative to Microsoft Friday, 4 p.m. Morton Library, 315 W. Pershing Free Want a new operating system instead of Microsoft? Learn about Linux. Class intended for…
Northwest Side parish adopts name ...While “The Saint Who Wore Sneakers” sounds like a summer Disney movie ...
Lake County Fair celebrates music ...The 96th edition of the Lake County Fair returns Wednesday, with a ...
Oswego sues over chemicals found ...Oswego officials have opted to join a national lawsuit after trace amounts ...
Two more candidates announce for ...The Republican primary field for the Illinois 11th Congressional District has doubled ...
