OSF HealthCare part of push to perform blood transfusions before the emergency room

A growing practice among emergency responders is getting life-saving blood transfusions started before a patient arrives at an emergency room.

Mayor Kahl: Blutowne construction on target as a ‘first step’ toward future East Peoria development

East Peoria Mayor John Kahl says the opening of the mixed-use Blutowne complex next to city hall is on target, and he hopes it will usher in more development in the vicinity.

Fate of Tazewell County auditor’s office may go to voters once again

Tazewell County voters opted to continue electing their auditor in 2018. Now, they could be asked if they want to keep the office at all. The county board's executive committee held discussions Wednesday on the possibility of placing a referendum to eliminate the auditor’s office on the November b…

EPA grant promises new purposes for vacant lots in the Tri-County area

A new grant means plans to reuse contaminated waste sites across the Tri-County area are in the works. A $500,000 grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency enables the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission to hire a consultant to do as many as fifteen studies on area “brownfields.”

Woodford County Housing Authority revamps voucher waitlist after civil rights complaint

The Woodford County Housing Authority is scrapping its preference for people who already live or work in the county for its housing voucher program.

Peoria County is attracting more attention from wind energy developers

Peoria County currently doesn't have any wind farms. But within the next few years, it could have two, capable of generating power for more than 300,000 homes.

$75,000 boost pushes first LGBTQ+ clinic and community center in Greater Peoria closer to the finish line

With an additional seventy five thousand dollar grant approved by the Peoria City Council, Central Illinois Friends is on their way to building a new clinic and community center for Peoria's LGBTQ+ community.

New program at OSF takes a different approach to senior healthcare

After a lengthy preparation process, OSF has been awarded a contract from the state of Illinois and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to offer Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). The program serves as an alternative sort of insurance plan for elders who have “slipped …

State Board of Education denies Quest Charter Academy's appeal to remain open

The move aligns with a recommendation from State Superintendent Tony Sanders, who cited that Quest was not in compliance with state charter law. He also said that Quest had failed to reach requirements established in the charter agreement with District 150.

A family farm in Benson is stepping up as Woodford County grocery stores close

The closure of small-town grocery stores across the Midwest leaves communities with a hole to fill. A family in rural Benson is building a way to help.