While it’s true the NAACP is political, we are nonpartisan, and we are certainly not a political party. The Park District should apologize to NAACP
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Letters: Peoria Park District issues statement to NAACP
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It was not the intent of the District or any of its representatives to in any way assert that the NAACP is a political party. Further, the commentary was not meant to suggest that Juneteenth is a political event.
Make joyful noise and sing!
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Singing is a simple, joyful activity, opening people to one another at various levels in a natural, easy way. The shortest distance between two people is a song!
Election Commission reports 60% of mail-in ballots returned
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League of Women Voters of Greater Peoria observers attend and report on local government meetings.
LETTERS: Help make West Bluff neighborhoods strong
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The West Bluff Council looks to improve the quality of life in the West Bluff. The eight associations are Moss-Bradley, Arbor District, Randolph-Roanoke, Armstrong-Ellis, Orchard District, Columbia Terrace North, University East, and the Uplands.
LETTERS: News25 misrepresents Peoria For Palestine message to LaHood
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Our statement highlights LaHood’s condemnation of peacefully protesting the onslaught in Gaza, and Netanyahu’s invitation to address Congress. That message was lost in a News25 segment. Rather, it highlighted our critique of the Congressman’s past statements saying Israel has the right to defend itself and committing to returning hostages
Arts Alerts: ‘Maybe an Art Show’ at Zinger Zanger; ‘Portraits of Peace’ musical commemoration of centennial of birth of C.T. Vivian at St. Paul United
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Symphonic Winds and Symphonic Band and Bradley Symphonic Orchestra playing at Dingeldine Music Center; Derel Monteith Trio at Trailside; ‘Waitress’ at Eastlight Theatre; ‘The Color Purple’ at Peoria Players; ‘The Cake’ at ICC’; plus classes, lectures and what’s on our screens
‘A Flood of Creatures’ is back in the forecast with another star-studded cast for October
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Area favorite musical by Edith Barnard will include Mayor Rita Ali, Ray LaHood and George Stelluto
LABOR! Caterpillar plant in Mexico draws complaint
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WIU lays off about 1/4 of unionized faculty; AFL-CIO president slams GOP anti-worker ticket; U of I nurses vote to strike; Deere layoffs ‘kill good American jobs’
ARTS ALERTS: The Illinois Art League showing at Time Gallery; “The Hope Chest” and “This Beautiful Mess” showing at Contemporary Art Center, “River of Painted Birds” at Art Guild
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Open mic “Whisper and Shout,” returns to Contemporary Art Center; annual Art & Craft Fair, rain or shine, at the Hayloft Shops in Mossville; Peoria Art Guild’s Fine Art Fair scheduled for Sept. 28- 29 on the Riverfront; “Artrageous” comes to Five Points Washington; “Music in the Park,” hosted by Fon Du Lac library; plus classes, lectures and what’s on your screens