Two nice natural exhibits run through Oct. 14 at Contemporary Art Center; Two concerts left at Blue Ridge Farm near Chillicothe; Brazilianaires playing at CAC on Oct. 27; ‘Clue: On Stage’ at Barn III; ‘Jekyl & Hyde: The Musical’ at Peoria Players; ‘Destry Rides Again’ at Cornstock this month
Columns
Heat Waves — In Red & Black: Another summer of discontent
by William Rau • • 0 Comments
The Lion’s Den: Colorful collections of African bull-doggers, movie stars valuable bounty of Wild, Wild West
by Daniel McCloud • • 0 Comments
Nature Rambles: There’s more than meteors lighting up our night sky
by Mike Miller • • 0 Comments
As you wait for shooting stars, you notice other lights in the night sky. Planes fly overhead on their 30,000-foot flight path. Their blinking lights stand out against the pinpoints of starlight. Higher in the heavens, Starlink satellites reflect the sunlight from their orbit some 340 miles above the Earth surface
Straight Talk: Kayaks? Get serious about our Riverfront
by Roger Monroe • • 1 Comment
West Peoria News: Young minds center moving into Heddington Oaks
by April Silver • • 0 Comments
The Watch: City, County officials sending out checks to proffer their programs
by Terry Bibo • • 0 Comments
Heat Waves — In Red & Black: Does your home need an energy audit?
by William Rau • • 0 Comments
Labor roundup: UAW in ‘defining fight’ with Big 3; nurses striking across nation
by Community Word Staff • • 0 Comments
UAW says U.S. communities deserve an EV industry that puts workers first and creates good, safe, union-wage jobs. Plus labor leaders blast Supreme Court, Labor Board frees gig workers to unionize
Nature Rambles: Savor our summer’s symphony; it’s ensemble is quite unique
by Mike Miller • • 0 Comments
As evening progresses, you really notice just how different the north woods is from central Illinois. A summer day in central Illinois ends with a progression of insect songs starting with numerous species of cicadas giving way to katydid songs and tree crickets that will sing through the night. In the north woods, the darkness is silent.