Bradley University has 255 organizations available for its students. Since there is such a multitude of organizations some may slip through the cracks. Unfortunately, one of these organizations is Bradley University Democrats. Bradley University Democrats is a student-run political organization that focuses on campaigning for Democratic candidates at the federal, state, and local levels...
A Letter to the Peoria Public, My family spent Easter, like most families, eating loads of food, enjoying the fresh spring air and chasing plastic eggs around the back yard. But unlike the usual family update conversations of every years reunion, we talked about crime. We spoke of the constant attention and focus Peoria...
By Kevin Krilich In an interesting look at arrest data shows that arrests of males for violent crime are highly prevalent, as well as showing that there are over 4,400 arrests for every 100,000 citizens of the United States.
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...
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.
By Mallory Hartigan Retired Judge Nemenoff is not the stereotypical hard-hitting judge from today’s television story lines. Instead, he could more accurately be compared to Mr. Rogers with his friendly. laid back demeanor.
By Kelly O’Brien After serving justice for more than a decade, Judge Glenn H. Collier hung up his gavel to become a more engaged grandfather. Read more to learn about his celebrated career in the courthouse and his life after retirement and to hear a podcast featuring his advice for future generations of legal...
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...
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 Kelly O’Brien If you listened closely to the public address announcer at Madison Square Garden Wednesday night as he read the starting lineup for the visiting Brooklyn Nets, you probably heard something familiar—something that sounds like home. “From Peoria Central High School…Shaun Livingston.” In 2007 Livingston feared his name would never resonate through...