A recent survey by TimesNewspapers found that Washington was one of only four public bodies in Woodford, Peoria and Tazewell counties in compliance with the state’s new Freedom of Information Act.
Seven other public bodies were not in compliance. That is a dismal record.
If a Tazewell County sheriff’s deputy’s sworn duty is to protect and serve the citizens of the county, and instead he uses on-duty time to carry out personal business, that is one offense that should justify firing that employee. That is common sense, right?
Back-to-school shopping may leave families waiting a little later than normal to get all their supplies bought, but if they do so, they will reap the benefits.
City officials in East Peoria and Washington are working together to extend Summit Drive to Business Route 24.
While some argue this joint development will benefit both cities equally, others have pointed out the disproportionate bill that the two cities must pay.
Events that bring family and friends together are always a good thing. And events that do this plus bring money back into the community, or just show community pride, are even better.
The third annual Taste of Washington did just that.
The city council heard a proposed plan for the Route 8 corridor development at a committee of the whole meeting Monday night. The plan was the culmination of a project started in November with consulting firm Houseal Lavigne, which solicited responses from residents and business owners in Washington and East Peoria regarding the Sunnyland area, specifically the stretch between the East Peoria Events Center and School Street.
It’s doubtful that many people stop to think about where they are spending their money; but they should.
In just a few days, spectators throughout the country will lug their lawn chairs, blankets and families to a variety of fireworks spectacles.
And for Washingtonians, many of you might be preparing your plans for the annual Methodist Red White and Boom along the Riverfront.
Summer weather comes hand in hand with road trips and more hours behind the wheel.
However, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, not wearing a safety belt or making simple driving errors, can cause those trips to end abruptly and too often, fatally.
It is easy to assume that a house fire or other tragedy is something that happens to other people, never you. It is always the unknown person across town whose home is destroyed by fire or the unfortunate person in the newspaper article whose car flipped and had to be extricated by a specially trained rescue team.
Just two days into the month of June and Central Illinois has already experienced 90-degree weather.
While those temperatures mean the start of summer fun — swimming, camping, cookouts and more — it is also important Washingtonians take simple precautions during the humid and hot days that lie ahead.
Approximately 400 Americans die each year due to summer’s heat, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Back in the 70s when “All In The Family” was on the air America seemed like a much simpler place.
Conservative Archie Bunker was always right.
Anyone who disagreed with him was a “pinko liberal” and wrong. It was just that simple. Archie was full of patriotism in a time when patriotism for many took second place to “progressive” ideas.
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The cages are always full at the Tazewell Animal Protective Society, according to the shelter’s executive director Angela Blackman.
And while it is not always easy to tell, many of these animals come to the shelter suffering from neglect
and abuse.
Thirty-eight years ago, the U.S. celebrated the first week dedicated to emergency medical services. This week marks the 38th annual National EMS Week. This year’s theme is “Anytime, anywhere. We will be there.”
That kind of dedication deserves more than just one week of recognition.
Could Tazewell County children possibly soon be deprived of the joy a free little toy accompanying a McDonald’s Happy Meal brings?
It’s not likely, Tazewell County Board chairman, David Zimmerman, said commenting on the recent banning of free promotions with high-calorie meals, including Happy Meal toys, in Santa Clara County in California.
When llinois Sen. Bill Brady (R-Bloomington) visited Peoria to thank supporters for his 193 vote margin of victory over Kirk Dillard for the GOP nomination for governor, he not only talked about his political priorities, he also mentioned something unusual for an Illinois politician.
“Illinois stands for jobs, principles and reform. This is our chance,” he said. “Illinois can be a shining star.”
Brady said he is running because “machine politicians” in the past eight years have crippled the state.
“You know we can do better. That’s what this election is all about,” Brady said.
Zach Swords had a smile on his face as he waved his sign in the Square Saturday.
The middle-aged woman in an SUV looking at him had a scowl on her face.
“Why don’t you go home?” she yelled.
She then punctuated her feelings by giving Swords the finger.
