By: Shannon Bachar In juvenile courts, the goal is not to punish the juveniles, but rather to aid them in the direction to lead a better and crime-free life. Retired Judge Chris L. Fredericksen did just that as he took on cases involving adoptions, abuse and drugs with the hope to put young people...
By: Shannon Bachar PEORIA — Despite an increase in emergency calls, Peoria residents can rest assured, as the Peoria Fire Department upholds its standards. When comparing the years 2012 and 2013, there has been an overall increase in fire department budgets and an increase in alarms and calls, according to statistics from the City...
By: Shannon Bachar The topics of same-sex marriage and religious freedom have been widely debated in the states, with 17 states allowing same-sex marriage, and the more recent news of Arizona’s vetoed bill on refusal of service to gays based on religious beliefs.