Prof. Anthony White teaches criminal justice at Illinois Central College; he invited several of his students to write brief statements about their reaction to the documentary “True Justice: Bryan Stevenson’s Fight for Equality.” A free public screening in November was…
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Reflections From A Baha’i | Universal human rights attainable
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One of the great achievements of the twentieth century was the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the U.N. General Assembly on Dec. 10, 1948. The Universal Declaration affirms in its preamble that it is intended to…
Arts Beat | December 2019
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Dec. 6: “A Merry Little Christmas,” featuring the Peoria Pops Orchestra. 7 p.m. Five Points Washington. 444-8222. Dec. 6: Dexter O’Neal + Funk Yard 5:30 p.m. “Live at the Five Spot,” Contemporary Arts Center, 674-6822. Dec. 7: Bradley Chorale, Women’s…
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Illinois Art League Holiday Market
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The Illinois Art League is presenting its annual holiday market from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 2 at The Warehouse on State, 736 SW Washington St. next to Thyme Restaurant. Featured will be the original works of more than…
ArtsBeat | November 2019
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Nov. 7 – 8: Bradley University Midwest Women Artists Symposium: Champions of the Environment. Free and open to the public. Nov. 7: 5 p.m., Karen McCoy, keynote “Art in the Age of Planetary Distress,” Caterpillar Global Communications Center. Nov. 8:…
Nature Rambles | Survival by degrees
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Last month, I discussed a recent study published in Science Magazine concerning the real threat to migratory birds being posed by the increased use of neonicotinoid pesticides. Unfortunately, birders throughout Illinois are still experiencing a lack of birds. I just…
Peoria RiverFront Holiday Market
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The Thanksgiving Peoria RiverFront holiday market will be 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday Nov. 23 in Dozer Park, 730 SW Jefferson. Vendors will be selling local produce, baked goods, holiday fare and more. Several years ago, one Central Illinois…
Views & Perspectives | Reflections about Sept. 11, 2001
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As I sit here today on Sept. 11, 2019, I am reflecting on Sept. 11, 2001, a day that so many friends and neighbors and I remember vividly and will never forget. I was a very proud member of Congress…
Arts Beat | October 2019
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Oct. 5: 7th Annual Fox Fall Fest. 9 a.m.-11 p.m. Fox Pub and Café. 692-3693. Oct. 8: USAF Band of Mid-America in concert. 7 p.m. Five Points Washington. 444-8222. Oct. 11: Harlan, Meister, & Mitts. 7 p.m. at the Hungry…