Pro-union support highest since 1965: Gallup. Public support for unions has hit its highest point since 1965, the Gallup Organization reported, as 71% of respondents approve of unions. The all-time record in the union poll, which started in 1936, is…
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Coach Van: Godfather for so many men, so many souls
by Brian Ludwig • • 2 Comments
Many people know Dick Van Scyoc, the coach: 826 career victories in a 45-year career that culminated with the 1994 Class AA state championship to cap 28 basketball seasons at Manual. But when I think about Coach Van, the…
Time to act: Newspapers are under attack
by Bill Knight • • 3 Comments
In news, it’s said, “if it bleeds, it leads.” That means the hemorrhaging of daily newspaper circulation should be uppermost in people’s minds — to stay informed, if not remain in a democratic society. The U.S. daily newspaper circulation is…
West Peoria News | Important elections this year and next
by Sharon McBride • • 0 Comments
The general election this fall is November 8, 2022. October 10 is the last day to register to vote or change your address. West Peoria residents can register at City Hall during regular working hours. Voting locations in West Peoria…
Inland Art | Honorary greats: Area artists Boyd, Gregor, and Hoffman recognized for their life’s work
by Lisa Nelson Raabe • • 2 Comments
Three beloved teachers have been recently acknowledged in central Illinois. Two Illinois State University professors, Harold Boyd and Harold Gregor, in Bloomington-Normal; and in Peoria, Bradley’s Ken Hoffman. Although each of these artists are long retired, their influence is…
Heat Waves in Red & Black | SOO Green Line needs green light
by William Rau • • 0 Comments
High voltage DC line could transport megawatts of wind energy to Midwest, if Exelon would allow it My last two columns dwelt on Illinois’ electricity shortage and barriers to fixing the problem. One barrier is Springfield’s lethargy. The state could…
Nature Rambles | Stench of sneaky snake still tantalizes senses
by Mike Miller • • 1 Comment
I’m sure we all have experienced something that takes us back to our childhood: The aroma of a favorite food, the sound of a familiar place, or the sight of a local landmark. I guess when we…
Serendipity | Money management starts with Mom & Dad
by Sandra Dempsey Post • • 0 Comments
Financial situations were not something openly talked about when I was growing up. If they were, I didn’t hear them. We knew basics, but we also understood money conversations were private. It never occurred to me to worry about things…
OP-ED: It might be just me walking with the Pottawatomies
by Community Word Staff • • 0 Comments
Descending into woods, a sign says “No bikes, No dogs.” Good. Leave that behind. The first fallen tree, two big trunks. This one fell last year sometime, not so long ago. Continuing, another tree with a young couple’s initials. I…
The Watch | No secret City wants to stop violence
by Community Word Staff • • 0 Comments
Farewell to elections expert Tom Bride, who should get a patience award for months of listening to misinformed citizens gripe about voter fraud. Peoria City Council On June 28, Mayor Rita Ali presented an overview of Safety Network’s efforts to…