iBi - January 2017 | PeoriaMagazines.com

Lobbying, Advocacy & Influence

by Liz Scoville

Though it often gets a bad rap, lobbying is an essential part of the democratic process.

Jan Wright, Publisher, iBi

With the New Year before us, I hope we can all do our parts to make a difference in our own spheres of influence.

On the Record with Congressman Darin LaHood

Born and raised in Peoria, Darin LaHood has served Illinois' 18th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives since September 2015.

Making Democracy Work for All

by Pat Landes

League of Women Voters of Greater Peoria

The organization has three purposes: to foster education in citizenship, to promote forums and public discussion of civic reforms, and to support needed legislation.

The Changing Political Landscape

Brad McMillan, Institute for Principled Leadership in Public Service

As we begin 2017, the political landscape at the national and state levels poses both opportunities and threats.

Our Entrenched Two-Party System

by Megan Remmel

Bradley University

Why is it so challenging for a third political party to gain traction?

Helping Candidates Run for Elective Office

by Cheryl Budzinski

League of Women Voters of Greater Peoria

Get your start in politics now!

Engagement in Community Life

by Ross Black

City of Peoria

Beyond running for public office, there are a variety of ways citizens can serve their community.

The Citizen's Right to Know

by Rick D. Fox

League of Women Voters of Greater Peoria

A review of information available online related to the governance of local public bodies

On the Role of Government

by Frank Mackaman

Dirksen Congressional Center

The honorable views of Dirksen, Michel and LaHood

Caterpillar & Capitol Hill

Big Iron Meets Bigger Politics

Chris Myers sat down with iBi to discuss the ins and outs of Caterpillar’s government affairs team.

The Growing Threat Facing Local Government

by Noah Menold

Quinn, Johnston, Henderson, Pretorius & Cerulo

Expect to see more civil lawsuits against local governmental entities.

What’s Ahead for Press Watchdogs?

by Bill Knight

Who, what, when, where, why, oh, why…

Cutting the Red Tape

A Software Solution

DevBright is a Peoria-based software development company that creates business applications for use on the web, mobile devices and in the cloud.

Region

There’s No Place Like a Loft Home...
by Michael J. Freilinger Downtown Development Corporation of Peoria
Farmers and Citizens Serving the Farm Bureau
Patrick Kirchhofer - Peoria County Farm Bureau
Innovation in Local Government
Andrew Rand, Peoria County Board
An Overview of County Government
David Zimmerman, Tazewell County Board

Finance

Financial Resolutions for the New Year
Patricia G. Cutilletta Morgan Stanley

Workplace

Show Me Your Standards for Enterprise Excellence
David Boulay IMEC
Ways to Navigate Office Politics
by Walt Grassl
Generational Shift Calls for Fresh Thinking
by Adam Pulley CliftonLarsonAllen
Questioning Logic at OSHA
Michael Davis - IWIRC Corp.

Healthcare

Touching Lives: Mind, Body and Spirit
Dr. Keith Knepp, UnityPoint Health – Peoria

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Seven Lessons American Manufacturing's Decline Can Teach Any Company
by Steven L. Blue Miller Ingenuity
An Overview of Recent Energy Legislation
Richard J. Mark Ameren Illinois
The Quiet Public Servant
by Leann Johnson and Edward J. Barry, Jr. Peoria Public Library

One-Up

The Artful Politician

by Marilyn Leyland

Peoria Historical Society

"Stronger than all the armies is an idea whose time has come," intoned U.S. Senator Everett McKinley Dirksen as he called for cloture on June 10, 1964, ending a prolonged filibuster against the Civil Rights bill.

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iBi - January 2017