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The Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau is undergoing an unscheduled change in leadership. Peoria Public Radio’s Tanya Koonce reports: Multiple sources confirm Bob Marks is no longer the director of the organization. Marks resigned late last week. The move comes after he said publicly that the delay in the Pere Marquette Marriott project was harming potential conference and tourism. |
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The Illinois Association of Realtors held its annual public policy meeting in East Peoria last week. The group discussed priorities as state lawmakers re-convene in Springfield Tuesday. Loretta Alonzo is President of the Illinois Association of Realtors. She says legislators and local officials need to be sensitive to increases in property transfer taxes and the cost of building inspections before a sale: |
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There’s another option for area residents looking for flights to Denver. |
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Peoria Public Radio News Director Tanya Koonce speaks with Peoria Mayor Jim Ardis and East Peoria Mayor Dave Mingus on a special live call-in program on WCBU. |
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Jan. 30th, noon Talk of Central Illinois Talk with the mayors of the two largest cities in the area about their visions for the coming year. Tune in for a special, live program “Talk of Central Illinois.” Peoria Mayor Jim Ardis and East Peoria Mayor Dave Mingus will be in the studio, taking your calls. You can also send us your questions in advance on Facebook, or at wcbunews@bradley.edu. Then be sure to join us for “Talk of central Illinois,” Monday, January 30th at noon. Tuesday, Jan. 31 at 7 p.m. Live coverage of the Florida Presidential primary Wednesday, feb. 1 at noon Illinois State of the State Address Freakonomics Radio -- Saturdays at 2 p.m. 1/28 The No-Lose Lottery A recent survey found that half of all Americans, if faced with an emergency, couldn't come up with $2,000 in 30 days. We have a famously low savings rate. A look at a little-known financial tool that combines the thrill of the lottery with the safety of a savings account. Also, too many people don't have a grip on even the basics of personal debt, compound interest, and rational investing. 2/4 Eat and Tweet The "molecular gastronomy" movement is all about bringing more science into the kitchen. In many ways, it's the opposite of the "slow food" movement. Chieftains from the two camps square off: Then, a "food printer" and how cities have changed eating. Plus, technology has turned friendship into social networks. |
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