His artwork can be seen everywhere and local raconteur is still ‘very busy’ at age 81
Articles
Faces of ‘Familia! Familia! Familia!’
by Terry Bibo • • 2 Comments
Paparazzi closing doors after 40 years of fine dining — and public service — at the little converted photo lab in Peoria Heights
Peoria County Bicentennial: American bison roamed our county long ago
by Tim Shelley Peoria County Communications Coordinator • • 1 Comment
As many as 60 million bison inhabited North America in the 1700s, but by 1889 there were only 541 left
Unsettling: ‘No Other Land’ has no other place
by Brian Ludwig • • 0 Comments
Oscar-winning documentary about Israeli-Palestinian-occupation on West Bank, which has been blacklisted by theater chains nationwide, screened at Peoria Public Library
HANDS-OFF approach
by Brian Ludwig • • 0 Comments
People speaking out against government overreach all over town with pop-up protest organizers read to take action
Challengers are filing to take on LaHood in the Illinois 16th
by Bill Knight • • 1 Comment
Peoria Republican’s unopposed win motivates Democratic candidates to enter fray; will Illinois GOP primary?
The Watch: ICC housing eliminated; City, County stirring their pots
by Terry Bibo • • 0 Comments
ICC Board of Trustees blindsided by adminstration’s deal; Dunlap High breaking ground on new athletic facility; Airport Authority meets
LWVGP observers attend and report on local government meetings.
Both City, County approve Heidelberg lawsuit settlements
by Bill Knight • • 0 Comments
The $1.2 million total payout to Heidelberg’s estate resolves the last active case tied to the conviction of Heidelberg for an attempted burglary at the former Bellevue Drive-In theater in 1970, when Sheriff’s Sgt. Ray Espinoza was shot and killed.
Good night, Sir James
by Demario Boone • • 0 Comments
South Peoria has had many royal families. But in any kingdom with royalty, there has to be a knight to tie it all together. That was the legend of Sir Watson
Insurer is suing ex-WTVP executives
by Bill Knight • • 0 Comments
Cincinnati Insurance Company seeks to recoup funds for misuse complaint that led to company shakeup