• State Rep. Mike Smith (D-Canton) and State Rep. Jehan Gordon (D-Peoria) announced that they will hold a complimentary Labor Appreciation Breakfast for all members of the labor community on Saturday, May 2nd at 8:30 a.m. at the Carpenters Local 183 Union Hall, located at 2412 N. Main Street in East Peoria. For more information or to RSVP for the Labor Appreciation Breakfast, please contact Smith’s office at 353-6276 or Gordon’s office at 681-1992.
• TRAFFIC ALERT: Mile-long train expected in East Peoria today at 2 p.m. The train, which is carrying windmill blades, is only allowed to travel at 3 mph. Traffic at intersections is expected to be delayed for one hour along Washington and Camp streets.
• It's on! The fountain is back on at city hall and it's a welcome sight. It says: "Spring is here and summer is on the way!" There are also some beautiful tulips in bloom at city hall.
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• Editorial cartoonist Brian Niedermeier's blog is at bnieder.wordpress.com
