Tim Alexander

The 2022 Peoria City-County Racial Disparities Report issued last week, identifies areas of inequity in economic development, jobs, housing, child and youth development, mobility and transportation, justice, health and human services, information technology, environment and climate impacting Black residents of Peoria.

With the spring waterfowl migration complete and warmer, drier weather in place, state veterinarian Dr. Mark Ernst is optimistic that the risk for transmission of highly pathogenic avian influenza will be significantly lower, with youth poultry competitions and live sales allowed to resume.

The 40-year inflation high gripping the U.S. has affected the farming and food industries, pushing consumer costs for beef, pork, poultry, eggs and other food staples up by 10% or more.

The Texas school shooting compelled dozens of Peorians to attend an anti-violence vigil at Peoria’s Gateway Building on Wednesday night.

According to Patrick Kirchhofer, manager of the Peoria County Farm Bureau, central Illinois farmers are now back on track to help feed the world.

A treasure trove of genealogical and historical resources — along with hands-on guidance on how to access them — was revealed to a small but enthusiastic group of local residents who showed up at the Peoria Public Library last month for a free tour of its genealogy and local history department.

New and existing businesses are linking up with the Chillicothe Chamber of Commerce (CCOC), which has greatly increased its membership and visibility under the guidance of chamber facilitator Molly Crusen-Bishop.

For the better part of an hour Jackson offered readings and interpretations from her four volumes and three chapbooks of poetry, often delving into personal recollections and stories from her youth on Chicago’s south side and racism in society.

The extraordinary private quilt collection of award-winning documentarian Ken Burns, on exhibit at the Peoria Riverfront Museum through June 5, offers visitors 26 mostly-handsewn examples of American history, tradition and craftsmanship that have literally stood the test of time.

A gift from Peoria-based Advanced Medical Transport (AMT) was delivered to Ukrainian officials last week.