When we think of the food we eat, we don't often think of it as fuel in our economic engine. Although the vast majority of Illinois (about 75%) is covered in farming operations, we see corn and soybeans - not the items we use to cook dinner. But if we hav ...

On July 18th, Mayor Ardis issued a challenge to local employers: create 50 internship opportunities for high school students over the next year. Seven local businesses answered the Peoria Mayor's Internship Challenge and are currently in ...