Black Radio Station Launches on South Side WPNV 106.3 FM is celebrating its opening with a tour of its studios from noon to 3 p.m. Nov. 15 at Blaine Sumner Middle School, 919 S. Matthew St., Peoria. On-air personalities will…
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West Peoria News for November 2014
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Packets are still available for anyone interested in running for office in the City of West Peoria. The packets can be picked up 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays at City Hall. Early voting for the Nov. 4 election is…
‘Get Out the Vote’ or GOTV counters voter suppression
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“Get Out the Vote” is a national effort to register new voters and to push back against restrictions to voting imposed through new requirements for photo ID and birth certificates purportedly necessary to deal with the non-existing problem of voter…
Parsing Language: Accurate or Inflammatory
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I assume that in a paper the size of the Community Word the Managing Editor must double as a reporter. I do believe, however, that person should keep news articles and editorials separate. In the September issue, Clare Howard attempted…
Voter suppression is Illinois must end
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As an authorized registrar, I recently volunteered to register voters at Kroger’s. I asked customers whether they are registered to vote. One man responded, “I can’t.” At first I assumed he meant he was in a hurry. Having second thoughts,…
The Tide of Equality Is Rising – Ride the Wave
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By Jessie Mahr In March 1996, Gallup conducted a poll and found that only 27 percent of the public agreed that same-sex marriage should be legal. In May 2013, Gallup reported that number jumped to 53 percent of the public.…
September heralds the change of the seasons
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The cool nights of mid September herald the change of the seasons. The once raucous night calls of katydids and tree crickets of summer literally slow down as the autumn unwinds. Soon the nights will be silent of their song…
Marine Suicide in Downstate Illinois
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By Burton Rabbe In the small towns, in the country, it is either marriage or war that we honor. The chickory here are sky blue. Paler than dress blue. Paler than gun blue. Paler than the bluebirds. The…
Music and Theater Roundup for October 2014
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MUSIC/RoundUp Oct.5: Jim Breuer & Rich Aronovitch. 7 pm Limelight Eventple Oct.7: Carlos Santana, “The Corazon Tour.” Peoria Civic Center arena. Oct. 9: Don Williams. 7:30 pm Peoria Civic Center Theater. Oct.11: The Schwag, with Jaik Willis and The Sites.…
Neighborhood notes for October 2014
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Peoria & neighborhoods at regional conference Peoria neighborhood leaders, City staff, and Peoria’s resident police officers attended Regional Neighborhood Network Conference, Richmond, Ind., Sept. 11-13. The purpose of the conference is to inform, educate, inspire residents to use what they…