Author Archive for Community Word Staff
Elvis was a hero to most, but not me in spite of history
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“Elvis was a hero to most … but he never meant shit to me you see. Straight up racist … that sucker was simple and plain.” That lyric from the Public Enemy classic, “Fight the Power” shaped my opinion of…
Labor roundup: Workers’ Rights passes in midterm elections
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Illinois’ Workers’ Rights Amendment to the state constitution passed, according to the Associated Press, Chicago Sun-Times, Chicago Tribune, and other outlets verifying data on Nov. 15. The measure received 58.4% of all votes cast in the Nov. 8 midterm election,…
Letter to the editor: Ester Joy King, Eric Sorenson skirt issues
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I went to the “debate” between Esther Joy King and Eric Sorenson at Bradley on October 3. I regret doing that. I could have stayed home and watched mindless drivel on TV without wasting gas to attend a live event…
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Labor Roundup: Teachers thankful for unity in community
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Peoria teachers’ unity and community support made the difference in a settlement between the union and the Peoria Public Schools, leaders say. Bargaining started in March, and after 19 stymied negotiating sessions, a mediator was brought in. The third meeting…
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Real Talk: Parenthood is the root of it all, folks
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Spending almost half of my life working in a school capacity, I have seen a lot of issues involving children. Lately it seems to have grown strikingly more serious — more aggression, more serious crimes, the anger, the hurt.…