By: Denzel Washington Deltas celebrate their 45th anniversary with eventful weekend, caps off with Black History Month showcase This weekend marked 45 years of public service and social change to Bradley and Central Illinois for the Theta Epsilon chapter of Delta Sigma Theta sorority, incorporated. “A lot of what we do...
By Mónica Velázquez Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. hosted an open discussion on Thursday about the front-runners in the upcoming presidential election while touching on other important topics within our nation’s politics.
A growing movement hopes to foster a stronger art scene in Peoria. This print story and video extra detail the work of artist Jessica Ball, who is trying to make art accessible to every Peorian.
by Imani Brown While 2016 is an election year, it only seems fitting that there is so much talk about the presidential candidates and their policies. Find out what Bradley students are doing to stay up to date on the race and check out the attached video.
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Bradley University’s Dining Services offer unique and affordable meal options to students living on or off-campus. BY RYAN VALENTINE PEORIA, ILL.: Bradley University’s dining services offer a variety of food plans aimed to serve both residential students, as well as off-campus and commuter students. Bradley has...
Deputy Corporation Counsel Sonni Williams spearheads new initiative
By: Savannah Jones
PEORIA–The Liquor Commission is overlooking a tax on large-packaged-alcohol sales after Deputy Corporation Counsel Sonni Williams proposed looking into the new tax at the Commission’s monthly meeting on November 2. Williams explained the Commission researched introducing a tax on case lots of alcohol several years ago but did not reach a conclusive decision. However, Williams suggested the plan could bring in $140,000 in revenue and help alleviate the city’s budget deficit.
“The tax must be reasonably related to the cost of administering licenses by the Circuit Clerk,” Williams said. “Normal and Bloomington introduced a four-percent tax on case lots but there is none in Peoria.”
Liquor Commission board member Drew Cassidy agreed Peoria is “behind the curb” in the region for taxing case lots however he raised concern that the tax would benefit major chain stores such as Wal-Mart and Kroger over smaller local bars and restaurants. Williams and Cassidy both agreed to look further into the plan over the next few weeks.
The Liquor Commission met for their monthly meeting to review license applicants and to discuss to taxes.
The Liquor Commission also discussed extending bar hours to 4 a.m. in order to attract more people to Peoria on the weekends. The Commission tabled this issue for future meetings as well. Board members approved three local restaurants recommendations to the City Council for liquor license approval.
BY RYAN VALENTINE Sculpture Walk transforms Peoria’s Warehouse District PEORIA – Arts Partners of Central Illinois is currently hosting “Sculpture Walk Peoria” along Washington Street in the Warehouse District in Peoria, Ill. Sculpture Walk brings 15 large scale sculptures that were crafted by 15 artists from seven different states. Joe Richey, business head...
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Bradley University’s baseball team wrapped up their 2015 home schedule yesterday with a sound 13-4 thumping at the hands I-74 rival Illinois State, but the team has much more going for it off the field.