by Pier J. Rogers After 23 years on the 10th Judicial Circuit Court bench, Donald Courson is enjoying his retirement. Below is a detailed account of Courson’s life on the bench and his life thereafter, from taking cases pro-bono to golfing. You will also find an infographic depicting the demographics of those who utilize...
By Vickie Berkow In a time when the Supreme Court of the United States was facing “chaos,” Federal Judge Michael Mihm assumed the bench. From passing the bar in 1967, to his appointment as a judge in 1982, to overseeing cases today with senior status, Mihm has witnessed an ever changing docket in a...
Teacher salaries are a controversial issue in budget making and contract negotiations, in many school districts. Some people feel as though the pay teachers receive is appropriate; others feel as though it is too low. “I believe that teachers and principals are paid what they deserve, based on their education level. Surely everyone would...
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...
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...
Illinois public high schools across its many counties have seen numerous students leave their academics behind, but the answer to lower dropout rates may lie in the teaching styles in early education teachers. By Mallory Hartigan
PEORIA – With an economy continuing to recover from the 2008 recession, financing the cost of college remains a pressing issue in many central Illinois homes. According to the average cost of college tuition statistics report, taking into consideration that the cost of college tuition continues to increase each year, the question of whether students...
By Kira Rysiewicz It’s no secret that the cost of college today is a hard figure to swallow and is a cost that continues to rise. With the combined expenses of tuition, room and board, the price sticker can be quite shocking.
By: Vickie Berkow Good news for neighborhood watch volunteers in Peoria – crime has generally decreased in the area in recent years. According to the monthly crime and statistics report released by the Peoria Police Department, the total number of crimes dropped by 12 percent from 2012 to 2013. All eight categories saw decreases...
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...