Life is more than mere existence. It’s survival and growth – as individuals, as a species, and as inhabitants of a planet teeming with life. But living has historically trod two paths: faith and reason, or religion and science.…
Features
Country music trend sparks pushback
by Bill Knight • • 0 Comments
Counting on Miranda Lambert’s Feb. 21 concert at the Civic Center Arena to feature some version of “Somethin’ Bad,” her hit duet with Carrie Underwood, is like hoping for comic Rodney Carrington to stroll over from his performance in the…
The Magnificant Invalid
by Community Word Staff • • 0 Comments
By Doug Day Three dramas were performed locally in November. I met with Charles Brown at the Broken Tree Cafe on Main Street to learn about his experience being a guest artist for Bradley in the student directed production of…
America’s health lags behind comparable nations
by Bill Knight • • 0 Comments
Everyday people might understandably fear West Nile Virus or Ebola, but a new report in the Annual Review of Public Health journal says it may be smarter to fret about policymakers’ decisions and wasteful health-care spending – which haven’t meant…
‘Whisper and Shout’ brings open mic goodness to Contemporary Art Center
by Burt Raabe • • 0 Comments
“Whisper and Shout” is an open-mike-spoken-word performance held the first Thursday of each month at the Contemporary Art Center. The mike is open to all comers, and everyone who performs is strongly supported. The overriding philosophy is that “everyone…
Patiently pursuing a passion
by Sandra Dempsey Post • • 0 Comments
Few people subscribe to the Fountain of Youth notion but many, including health professionals, believe having a passion promotes youthfulness and well-being. Ken Johnson isn’t trying to prove the theory, but he certainly enjoys various passions. A retired guidance counselor…
Become a ‘backyard tourist’ for national travel and tourism week
by Community Word Staff • • 0 Comments
PEORIA, IL – Local attractions are celebrating the 31st Tourism Week with a special passport promotion! From May 1-15, 2014, one Peoria Area Passport grants admission to five attractions for only $10. The participating businesses include: Peoria Riverfront Museum Caterpillar Visitors Center…
The Beatles on ‘Ed Sullivan’ 50 years ago musically commemorated in Peoria Feb. 9
by Bill Knight • • 0 Comments
To some, five decades back seem like ancient history: “Biblical times.” Indeed, in the winter of 1964, social media meant face-to-face conversations or maybe passing notes in class. At home, there were three main TV networks, and weekends wound down…
Peoria Has Major Mental Health Needs: Analysis
by Bill Knight • • 0 Comments
When Virginia State Sen. Creigh Deeds was injured by his 24-year-old son Gus on Nov. 19, the attack was preceded hours before by a mental-health evaluation of the younger Deeds, who was recommended for emergency custody, an order that could…
Physicians’ Debut Nutrition Program – Asserts Reform Starts in the Kitchen, Not in Washington
by Clare Howard • • 0 Comments
When Dr. Jeffrey Leman and his family moved to India, they cooked chicken the first night in their new home. That prompted a visit from the landlord who informed the young couple that meat could not be brought onto the…