As November snows fall on the quiet landscape of Central Illinois, an inferno of unprecedented magnitude blisters California. Wildfires rip through the foothills near Paradise, Chico and Malibu, whipped to a frenzy by dry Santa Ana winds. Fires are so…
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Inland Art | A not-in-New York artist
by Paul Krainak • • 3 Comments
Art: What is it Good For? | What will it take to be a national arts destination?
by Doug and Eileen Leunig • • 0 Comments
Arts Beat | December 2018
by Community Word Staff • • 0 Comments
Serendipity | Smiles and tears during the holidays
by Sandra Dempsey Post • • 0 Comments
Sentimentality isn’t necessarily a component of holiday plans. Perhaps my current bout with heightened emotions has something to do with my age. Since turning 70 some seven months ago, I’ve chalked up nearly every unusual response as an age related…
West Peoria News | Holiday season is underway
by Sharon McBride • • 0 Comments
A greeting from the West Peoria Beautification committee: “Garland and lights have been hung on the Welcome Wall, Township and City Hall with care knowing that the holiday season would soon be here. Snowmen are keeping a watchful look out…
Views & Perspectives | So Many Topics to Write About
by Ray LaHood • • 0 Comments
If you are reading this column on or before Nov. 6, please vote. Election Day is Nov. 6. This Election Day offers an opportunity to chose a Governor of Illinois. Incumbent Gov. Bruce Rauner is being challenged by Chicagoan J.B.…
Straight Talk | Conflict of interest claims are shameful
by Roger Monroe • • 0 Comments
“Never underestimate desperate people. You never know how far they will go to get what they want.” — Anonymous Does that quote apply to the CEO Council? After learning of the personal attacks on Mayor Jim Ardis and councilwoman Denise…
Bill Knight | Midwest artist offers eclectic sampling of “Americana”
by Bill Knight • • 0 Comments
The label “Americana” means music that blends folk, gospel, country, R&B and gospel, but it’s no uniform, sound-a-like genre. Artists carve out distinctive sounds mixing acoustic and electric, creating an eclectic delight. Edward David Anderson’s record released in October is…
Reflections From The Clergy | More than equal rights
by Community Word Staff • • 0 Comments
As a society, we have been embroiled in a battle over equal rights for the LGBTQ+ community for years now. We have fought for legal recognition of marriage and gender status, healthcare coverage and equal services and simple non-discrimination protections.…