As Mothers’ Day approaches this month, I recall inadvertently insulting my Mom decades ago, trying to defend a girlfriend’s career goals by complaining about the lack of opportunities for women who stayed home. “I chose to be a housewife and raise you…
Columns
SuperPACs not so super
by Dale Goodner • • 0 Comments
From my vantage point at the curb, in front of Green Bay West High School, I could see the approach of the police escort followed closely by a large black car. All of us students crowded to the road and started waving and…
Things that happened to the Jews that will not happen to Bishop Jenky
by Billy Dennis • • 0 Comments
Bishop Daniel Jenky claims that Barack Obama is behaving like Hitler did. More precisely, he said that Obama is on the path that Hitler and Stalin took. He said this in a homily, given from the pulpit of the church.…
Time in Stitches
by Cheryl Courtney Semick • • 0 Comments
The tick seems louder. The clock on the wall of my office once hung on the wall above the breakfast bar between the kitchen and dining room in my childhood home. It’s a wood-framed clock with a two-paned glass door…
West Peoria News for May 2012
by Sharon McBride • • 0 Comments
Best wishes, good health and good times to our retiring City Administrator, John Carlson. The Annual West Peoria Memorial Day celebration will be held on Saturday, May 26th at 10:00 a.m. at the West Peoria War Veterans Memorial at Heading and Sterling.…
Technology Can Reinforce Teaching
by Sandra Dempsey Post • • 0 Comments
Math was a rather comfortable and interesting subject until I entered high school. Solving the unknown in Algebra, most of Algebra’s content was unknown to me, and plane and solid geometry caused me unbelievable anxiety. But my friend, Michelle (Davis)…
Happenings for May 2012
by Community Word Staff • • 0 Comments
May 2, 9, 16, & 23 – SING FOR THE HEALTH OF IT – If you’ve been mouthing the words instead of singing with gusto, this is for you! HAVE FUN “making a joyful noise” singing songs & meeting cool people!…
Peoria Park District events
by Community Word Staff • • 0 Comments
PEORIA PARK DISTRICT HOSTS ANNUAL DRAMA FESTIVAL The Community Children’s Theatre of the Peoria Park District hosts the Annual Drama Festival on Saturday, May 5 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Corn Stock Theatre Tent in Bradley Park. Enjoy…
Check Out Downtown Peoria’s Popular Coffee Shop: 30/30 Coffee
by Greg Speck • • 0 Comments
Do you like coffee? Do you know where the Kickapoo Building is located? Why not check out the 30/30 Coffee Company located at 734 Main Street? You will see lots of people streaming through the doors to enjoy the atmosphere and the great coffee.…
Personal feud at the Peoria County Courthouse
by Roger Monroe • • 0 Comments
It’s obvious Peoria County board member Brad Harding has a personal feud with Sheriff Mike McCoy that has now expanded to include State’s Attorney Jerry Brady. Unfortunately, the Peoria Journal has embellished this non-story to front page coverage. I’m not sure why. Harding has apologized…