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1 week ago |
pjstar.com | Mike Kramer
Forbes recently named a Peoria start-up company co-founded by two Bradley University graduates to its inaugural Accessibility 100. The business magazine released the list on Wednesday and selected the accessibility-focused technology company We Hear You LLC for recognition in the mobility/travel category. Bradley graduates Bethanie Couri and Pierre Paul co-founded the company in 2021.
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1 week ago |
pjstar.com | Mike Kramer
The East Peoria City Council approved a special use permit for a used car dealership at the former Sunnyland Car Wash site. The permit allows Farije Asani to display up to 45 vehicles for sale, contingent on providing a landscaping plan. The council also approved a $66,520 change order for ADA ramp reconstruction on East Washington Street, increasing the project cost to $1,105,318.
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2 weeks ago |
pjstar.com | Mike Kramer
With the upcoming release of a unique Netflix special, magician and comedian Justin Willman is hitting the road with a new tour called One for the Ages. "Hey, everybody, Justin Willman here — magician dude from Netflix. Guess what?" Willman said in a social media post announcing his tour. "I'm here announcing a tour featuring a brand new show."Willman's tour of over 30 cities in the United States and Canada will begin in August and will include November shows in Peoria and Rockford.
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2 weeks ago |
pjstar.com | Mike Kramer
At least 14 Illinois businesses plan to lay off nearly 2,100 workers this summer. Layoffs range from 28 employees at a Tolono school bus service to over 600 at Carle Health's Health Alliance. Companies cite various reasons, including facility closures, operational shifts, and contract terminations. Impacted industries include meat packing, healthcare, logistics, manufacturing, and education.
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3 weeks ago |
pjstar.com | Mike Kramer
A new bust of a young, clean-shaven Abraham Lincoln was unveiled at the East Peoria City Council meeting. Local artist Morgan Elser created the bust, depicting Lincoln before he grew his iconic beard. The artwork aims to represent Lincoln's time as a circuit lawyer in central Illinois. The East Peoria City Council meeting on Tuesday unveiled a new bust of Abraham Lincoln that will grace East Peoria City Hall. “We so graciously accept this,” said East Peoria Mayor John Kahl.
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