Orthopedic countertraction may be obtained by altering the angle of the body-weight force in relation to the pull of traction, such as by elevating the foot of the bed with blocks to attain the Trendelenburg position.
Peoria, Illinois. Peoria (/piËËÉËriÉ/, PEE-or-EE-uh) is a city in and the county seat of Peoria County, Illinois, United States, and the largest city on the Illinois River. Established in 1691 by the French explorer Henri de Tonti, Peoria is the oldest European settlement in Illinois, and is named after the Peoria tribe.
Recycling and Conservation: City/County Landfill. 1  The County and City of Peoria co-own the municipal waste facility (landfill) located at 11501 W Cottonwood Road in Edwards (off Route 8, near Wildlife Praire State Park). The second phase or Landfill #2 opened in 1998 and has an estimated to close by year 2022. The next phase, Landfill #3, is set to open at the close of #2 around 2022.