Broadway in Peoria presenting “Nannie” at Civic Center Theatre; “Sweeney Todd” at Peoria Players Theatre; Dorann and The Soul Mystics and The Nikbeats at the Contemporary Art Center for “Live at the Five Spot.” Peoria Symphony presents “Encanto: In Concert” and Five Points Washington hosts Lee Greenwood. Classes, lectures, auditions and more
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Labor roundup: Rivian workers organizing with UAW
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Issues include safety, sustainability; Letter Carriers reach tentative deal with USPS; NLRB declares Campustown Starbucks broke law
Arts Alerts: 22 Veteran Artist gallery at Peoria Library; Wizards of Winter and Civic Chorale playing at Five Points
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Peoria Ballet’s “Nutcracker” returns to Civic Center Theater; Community Children’s Theatre presents “Anastasia” at Peoria Players; and Peoria Historical Society will host open-house tours of the John C. Flanagan house and Pettengill Morron house; plus watch Christmas Vacation with Chevy Chase
Letters: Juneteenth parade is no Trump rally
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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
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