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Judge Stuart Borden Living Out His Passion

May 6, 2014
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Judge Stuart Borden Living Out His Passion

Serving justice is never an easy job, but it was always a calling for retired 10th Circut Court Judge Stuart Borden. His path in law stretches all across Illinois. Judge Borden took his initial passion for righting wrongs and exposing bullies and created a legacy throughout his career. retrieved from Southern Illinois University Carbondale...

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Retired Judge John Gorman: firms, family and good fortune

May 6, 2014
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By Kristin DiMaggio

One might think that a retired judge may look back at his or her work with a heavy mind and a bit of stress. Retired Judge John A. Gorman is not one of these judges. Instead, he recounts his years on the bench with positivity, crediting much of his success to him being “very lucky” and having a supportive family structure. This map shows how important family is to Gorman, as he never strayed too far with work or schooling.

 

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Dozer Park Longs for a Sunny Day

April 3, 2014
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Dozer Park Longs for a Sunny Day

Central Illinois’s favorite minor league baseball team is getting ready for yet another season, but are fans going to show up this year? Peoria Chiefs franchise has an optimistic plan set in motion to keep increasing attendance records at Dozer Park in 2014. Photo courtesy of Peoria Chief’s Website Kelly Sheehan PEORIA– Whether winter...

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Are Millennials responsible for Peoria’s booming small businesses?

April 3, 2014
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Are Millennials responsible for Peoria’s booming small businesses?

The city of Peoria has prided itself on being a great place to live. From Bradley University to Caterpillar, there are a number of things that make this city worth living in. It was even named one of the All-America City Award winners in 2014. There may be one category of people that are...

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Main Street’s Expected Makeover

March 3, 2014
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Main Street’s Expected Makeover

The Renaissance Park Community Association is cleaning up West Main Street in Peoria. Check out how you can help the organization continuously improve this diverse Peoria neighborhood. Peoria Looking to Clean Up One Volunteer Group at a Time   *Photos provided by Jessica McGhee* By: KELLY SHEEHAN PEORIA, Ill. — Although this winter has...

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“Changing America” one city at a time

February 27, 2014
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“Changing America” one city at a time

by Kristin DiMaggio The travelling exhibit “Changing America: The Emancipation Proclamation, 1863 and the March on Washington, 1963″ is making Peoria its temporary home through the month March. Read more to learn about the first of three film discussions that coincide with the exhibit.

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Late Night BU Gets the Halloween Season Started

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Bradley University embraced the Halloween spirit with a themed Late Night BU on Oct. 11 from 9 p.m. to midnight. Late Night BU, a...

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