The great Glenn Ligon has elevated the art of words and verbiage to new heights
Nature Rambles: Another cast of characters
Christmas Bird Count reveals 75 species and 10,396 birds as it reminds us of ebbs and flows of our planet’s history
BEWARE of Trump Derangement Syndrome
It’s irrational to believe that because Donald Trump supports a position, that position must be bad and therefore the opposite position must be good.
Forbidden pages: Proud Illinois first to ban book banning
For a year, students in Illinois officially free from extreme state policies that ban books
Undergound Railroad and its Illinois line
State task force recommends highlighting state’s history in fighting slavery because ‘more freedom seekers came through Illinois, Indiana and Ohio than ever went up the East Coast. But that set of stories has never been fully told.”
West Peoria News: City Hall adds to attractive investments at Rohmann and Sterling
Mayor Dillon looking to forward to working in new space; Boy Scout Troop 11 and the Cub Scout Pack 11 are looking to welcome new Scouts
Trio of candidates on ballots for mayor in Peoria primary
Consolidated Primary Election: a nonpartisan ballot containing City of Peoria races for Mayor, City Treasurer and City Council Dist. 2 and a Republican Primary ballot with partisan race for Township Assessor.
The Watch: County plants grant into food desert; City rebuilding Firestation 6
City Council investigates feasibility of casino; plus new reports from Tri-County Planning Commission and Airport Authority
League of Women Voters of Greater Peoria observers attend and report on local government meetings.
The Watch: County Board accounting for American Rescue Plan funds
$300,000 for Comprehensive Planning Process; $1.15M for a new salt storage building; $90,0000 to replace the fuel island at Maxwell Station; $400,000 to complete Phase II of the jail ring road; $1.1M to renovate the probation department
The Watch: Election audit results released
There were 72 ballots from Nov. 5 election that had not been posted because the scanner was not working properly due to operator error.
Spirit of ’76: Lasting legacy of Jimmy Carter leaves us hope for America, but …
President Trump wants to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. Why not sell the gulf’s naming rights to the highest bidder? Can you imagine how much money Trump could raise?
Straight Talk: Bradley hoops fans returning to Hilltop?
Beloved Braves superfan Gene Sidler kept fire alive; now BU basketball worth watching again; plus with Donald Trump elected, we’re on to the next elections
Moonlighting: Partnership at airport gift shop has helped adult learners for 10 years
Proceeds from airport gift shop go to the Moonlight Coalition for Adult Learning programs at Logan Recreation Center and Proctor Recreation Center. Originally established in 1994, Moonlight Coalition offers free tutoring and supplies, and covers the $144 testing fee for all students
Peoria People’s March: Wide awake to stakes that make us all great
‘Make America Great’ or ‘Set America Back’? Peoria People’s March rallies community to fight for rights and respect
Return of Lo-Jack: Listen, Cuz, we have to talk
Fraught with fragile, twitchy and vindictive personalities that can crush careers, families and reputations for generations. Lies and manipulation drip from their lips, like venomous honey filled … next thing you know, someone from H.R. uses the words ‘hostile work environment’ …
ARTS ALERTS: April Macie at the Jukebox Comedy Club; Shaun Johnson Trio at ICC; Judy Page Live at the Five Spot
‘Whisper and Shout,’ set for Feb. 6 and 20 at Contemporary Art Center; murder mystery ‘Mayhem at the Juice Joint,’ on Saturday, Feb. 1 at Wildlife Prairie Park; ‘Sweeney Todd’ at Peoria Players; Sam Shepard’s ‘True West’ at Corn Stock; Bradley’s ‘Dare Project 2025’ will be staged Feb. 12-16 in the O’Sullivan Studio Theatre
Inland Art: ArtsPartners is out and about and all over
Sky Art Peoria and Ignite Peoria only part of ambitious organization’s promotions in central Illinois
Nature Rambles: Bumble Bee protection is moving forward despite political climate
During the grip of winter, the plight of bumble bees might not be an immediate thought. However, January 2025 is a good time to take action to protect the Rusty Patched Bumble Bee (Bombus affinis). This particular species has experienced…
How did the polls play out in Peoria?
County turnout of 68.53% bettered national average with Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris earning 40,509 votes to Republican Donald Trump’s 36,866
Paul Gordon: Keep it moving, Washington
Wonder how fast the next four years will be in D.C. and how traffic will be across the Illinois River in the Washington community; and let’s work together to help homeless this winter