State's first Gold Star Families Memorial plaque unveiled in Peoria Heights

• Gold Star Families
• Peoria Heights

The very first Gold Star Memorial in honor of the families of veterans killed in action was unveiled this past Saturday in Peoria Heights. Senator Koehler attended the unveiling. More such memorial plaques will be unveiled throughout Illinois.

Koehler helps Pekin residents plan for retirement

PEKIN – As Illinoisans age, they increasingly become vulnerable to identity theft, equity scams, fraud and financial money pits. State Senator Dave Koehler (D-Peoria) hosted a retirement and financial planning event to prevent families from facing difficulties over time.

To learn more about how you can protect yourself or a loved one from financial fraud, please watch the following presentations here.

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Koehler saves Peoria area construction projects

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SPRINGFIELD – Local at-risk construction jobs and projects in the Peoria area are set to receive nearly $5 million in state funding.

The legislation comes as the Illinois Department of Transportation recently announced it would be forced to cease all road construction due to the lack of state funding.

“Maintaining Illinois Infrastructure is vital to the people and the economy of Illinois” said State Senator Dave Koehler (D-Peoria).  “We voted to keep our road crews on the job and to keep drivers safe on Illinois roads.” 

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Peoria, Central Illinois schools big winners in Senate education plan

PEORIA – Area schools stand to gain more than $15 million in state funding under a plan being assembled in the Illinois Senate for a vote on Wednesday.

Peoria School District 150 would see the biggest gains with a more than $10 million increase in state support. But all other area schools also see gains.

“All local school districts win under this plan,” said State Senator Dave Koehler (D-Peoria). “We created a clean education bill that the governor could support. Last year, he signed an education budget so I am hopeful he will stand with us to keep schools open.”

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