Legislators move to make union dues deductible in Illinois; report shows 344 workers died per day in 2022
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The Watch: Shoveling in full swing so watch the speed
by Terry Bibo • • 0 Comments
Peoria County helps move Vets Assistance Commission; Election Commission looking to buy it’s building. League of Women Voters of Greater Peoria observers attend and report on local government meetings.
ARTS ALERTS: Open mic plus Juneteenth Celebration at Contemporary Arts Center; blacksmithing at Wheels O’ Time and more this month
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Party at Tres Rojas; Stephen Still tribute at 3300 Event Center; Nitsch Theatre Arts presents “All Shook Up;” “Forbidden Broadway” at Eastlight; Chillicothe Players perform “Shrek Jr.”
Mandar Pattekar: Truth behind the attacks on India’s citizenship act
by Dr. Mandar Pattekar • • 0 Comments
The Citizenship Amendment Act represents a nuanced attempt to address the humanitarian needs of persecuted minorities while upholding India’s national security interests.
Labor roundup: Machinists seeking seat at Boeing’s board table
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Illinois improving protections for child labor; companies must disclose employee benefits
Nature Rambles: NoMow this month of May
by Mike Miller • • 0 Comments
The movement originated in the U.K. as a method of encouraging people to allow their native meadows to grow to provide habitat for their native species of birds and insects
Heat Waves — In Red & Black: The Titanic, Part 3 — Blast furnace from …
by William Rau • • 0 Comments
Rally, folks! We may need to muster a ‘New York Navy’ sooner than you think to save ourselves from the inevitable killer heat wave
The Lion’s Den: So you say you want a leader?
by Daniel McCloud • • 1 Comment
It seems that many of today’s leadership styles are often based on creating division … The Four Gifts — Love, Authorship, Power, Significance — provide excellent insight and fresh perspectives on traditional concept of leadership
Straight Talk: What is this world babbling about?
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As tensions increase and the war between Israel and Hamas terrorists expands, a small band of international leaders are wasting city and county officials’ time; Do we need a new Park Board? Care at Pekin Hospital excellent
Arts Alerts: New Peoria Sculpture Walk, Blacksmithing at Wheels O’ Time; Peoria Area Civic Chorale performing
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“Arts in Education Spring Celebration” runs through May 15 outside the Peoria County Courthouse with performances by local students. … “Big Fish” will be at Peoria Players Theater on May 3-5 and 9-12