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Haldiman: Our opinions page is back!

8/7/2023
The opinions page has long been a staple of all Independent Newsmedia newspapers over the years.

Honoring the Peoria Hometown Heroes

2/20/2023
An amazing group of community stand-outs are scheduled to be honored in February.

Get to know Peoria veteran Norman Palmer

2/3/2023
For his work in the Peoria and beyond, Norman Palmer has been named the 2022 Peoria Independent Hometown Hero in the Veteran category.

VIDEO: Spreading the modern language of code

1/16/2023
Nick Suwyn has been spreading the good word from Peoria for a while now.

Get to know Peoria-based Promineo Tech founder Nick …

1/16/2023
For his work in the Peoria and surrounding communities, Nick Suwyn has been named the 2022 Peoria Independent Hometown Hero in the Entrepreneur category.

VIDEO: Bringing today’s youth in-step with …

1/9/2023
Mike Chavez first met Joe Eriquez at the age of 13 when his mom was in prison and his father was not in his life.

VIDEO: Building self-confidence in Peoria students

12/26/2022
When David Hill started teaching at Peoria High 40 years ago, the only high schools serving the city were his and Cactus High.

Get to know Peoria educator David 'Skinny' Hill

12/26/2022
For his work in the Peoria community, David "Skinny" Hill has been named the 2022 Peoria Independent Hometown Hero in the Educator category.

Dwyer: Airport would negatively affect quality of life …

12/8/2022
Thanks for your article about a possible airport coming to Peoria ("Here is how to get an airport to Peoria," Peoria Independent).

Get to know Peoria’s Mesquite District candidates: …

9/29/2022
To give residents another opportunity to learn more about the Mesquite District candidates, the Peoria Independent has submitted a second questionnaire inquiring about their stance on certain issues.

Learn more about the Peoria Unified candidates: …

9/28/2022
To give residents another opportunity to learn more about the Peoria Unified School District governing board candidates, Independent Newsmedia submitted a second questionnaire inquiring about their stance on certain issues.

Learn more about the Peoria Unified candidates: …

9/27/2022
To give residents another opportunity to learn more about the Peoria Unified School District governing board candidates, Peoria Independent has submitted a second questionnaire inquiring about their stance on certain issues.

Learn more about Peoria Unified School District …

9/22/2022
To give residents another opportunity to learn more about the Peoria Unified School District governing board candidates, the Peoria Independent has submitted a second questionnaire inquiring about their stance on certain issues.

VIDEO: Setting students on the right path

9/4/2022
The roots of Elmar Cobos run deep in Peoria.

Hamby named Theater Works executive director

8/2/2022
Chris Hamby has been named executive director of Theater Works.

Video: Bringing all the tools to today's youth

7/7/2022
Peoria Police Officer Beth Griffin keeps her tool belt well stocked.

Get to know the newest Peoria Independent Hometown …

7/7/2022
Beth Griffin has been named the Peoria Independent Hometown Hero in the Emergency Responder category.

VIDEO: Continuing the spirit of outreach in Peoria

6/13/2022
Peoria resident Mike Heath came to know the spirit of outreach as a boy watching his father, Charles, who owned and operated a Standard Oil/Chevron gas station, donate his free time to several organizations and help people with advice on car repairs.

Get to know the newest Peoria Independent Hometown …

6/13/2022
Mike Heath has been named the Peoria Independent Hometown Hero in the volunteer category.

Get to know the Peoria City Council candidates

6/9/2022
Now that the candidates for both Peoria’s mayoral and city council elections have been firmly established, it’s time to get to know them better.

Get to Know the Candidates: Top issues for mayoral …

6/3/2022
In this edition of Get to Know the Candidates, Peoria Independent asks the city's mayoral candidates about the three most important issues they believe Peoria is facing. 

VIDEO: Get to know the newest Peoria Independent …

4/10/2022
Teri and Patrick Caserta have been named the Peoria Independent Hometown Heros in the Health Care category.

Peoria Heroes honored for exemplary work in the …

2/25/2022
The inaugural Peoria Independent Hometown Heroes luncheon took center stage, Feb. 24, as 12 individuals who either work or live in the city were honored for their service to the community.

VIDEO: God has a plan for Peoria-based Deep Within

1/3/2022
The COVID-19 pandemic has left its mark on everybody, but 2020 is a year Cindy Humes will never forget.