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Regrettable 60% of Peoria ‘races’ this election have no opposition on ballot
by Bill Knight • • 0 Comments
Whether the situation stems from the power and resources of incumbents or the timidity of political parties to invest in challengers, the lack of choices seems regrettable.
Isn’t it time to get our shot together?
by Bill Knight • • 0 Comments
COVID has become more and more ‘commonplace’, but the virus is still a danger so consider getting the jabs
In the beginning, she was the Word and the Word was hers
by Brian Ludwig • • 2 Comments
Local provocateur Patricia Kenny — New Yorker, Irishwoman born into English aristocracy transplanted in Peoria — founded the West Bluff Word, which fueled her fire for civil disobedience
BILL KNIGHT: Are ice rinks safe from CO? That would be good to know
by Bill Knight • • 0 Comments
Carbon monoxide, which can collect to lethal levels to humans, is a serious health risk. Are our area ice rinks safe?
WCBU: City stance on encampments ‘Dangerous step backwards’
by Joe Deacon of WCBU, Peoria Public Radio • • 3 Comments
Case closed: Probe into WTVP sees proof of embezzlement
by Bill Knight • • 1 Comment
Peoria Police investigation into WTVP-TV Channel 47 found probable cause to charge late CEO; Public Broadcasting audit still pending
The Watch: Peoria County insists on new landfill; Salvation Army gets grant
by Terry Bibo • • 0 Comments
Does new Dunlap High School facility need a pool? Sanitary District sees increase in past due bills; League of Women Voters of Greater Peoria observers attend and report on local government meetings
Labor roundup: Area loses ‘Lion of Labor’
by Community Word Staff • • 0 Comments
Steamfitter Local 353’s Larry Dawson was 81; strikers settle with Illinois American Water; AFL-CIO endorses Harris for president
WCBU: No new landfill for another 15 years? County doesn’t think so
by Community Word Staff • • 0 Comments
Despite contract to build Landfill #3, GFL pivots to using transfer station in Hopedale