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Nature Rambles: Savor our summer’s symphony; it’s ensemble is quite unique
by Mike Miller • • 0 Comments
As evening progresses, you really notice just how different the north woods is from central Illinois. A summer day in central Illinois ends with a progression of insect songs starting with numerous species of cicadas giving way to katydid songs and tree crickets that will sing through the night. In the north woods, the darkness is silent.
The Lion’s Den: ‘New Normal’ or business as usual?
by Daniel McCloud • • 0 Comments
It is a fancy way of saying that when really, really bad things unexpectedly happen, due to unforeseen circumstances and crises, the need to adapt to handle these challenges positively or negatively will determine how one’s quality of life is influenced. Mass shootings, increased crime and violence, book banning, and historical revisionism — Florida’s 2023 Social Studies curriculum, which will include lessons on how “slaves developed skills” that could be used for “personal benefit.”
Listen local: Here’s some music not to miss in central Illinois this month
by Community Word Staff • • 3 Comments
Check out King Purp’s new album, Heartland Festival Orchestra’s “Sounds of Hope,” Big Huge at 3300 Event Center, Soft Spoken Live at the Five Spot, Emily the Band at Pour Bros., Grey Slush, The Forecast at Kenny’s Westside, Matt Miller at Neon Bison, and Revel in Red in Downtown Pekin
An American exception to American Exceptionalism
by Xavier Jackson • • 0 Comments
Believing that America is a perfect nation because of God’s influence makes everything worse. Any concept of God should begin with love and tolerance towards all His creation. America’s past and present belies any national claim we may make regarding our connection to divinity. Any god who would sanction all of America’s endeavors could not possibly be a righteous god.
Bill Knight: Give corporations the right to vote?
by Bill Knight • • 0 Comments
Delaware’s House of Representatives in a 35-6 vote passed a bill authorizing a town in the southern part of the state to let the artificial entities businesses use, like corporations, to cast ballots.
The Watch: Peoria County under contract with Energy Harbor; City Council to study efficiency
by Terry Bibo • • 0 Comments
League of Women Voters of Greater Peoria observers attend and report on local government meetings.
West Peoria News: City Hall moving into the bank building
by April Silver • • 2 Comments
The building, previously occupied by Busey Bank, is currently displaying a banner announcing the transition. City officials are currently in the planning phase of renovating the building to create a modern and accessible facility for conducting city business.
Straight Talk: CBS-TV hit a home run with feature on remarkable reunion
by Community Word Staff • • 0 Comments
I hope readers of this column joined with the millions who watched across the nation the CBS-TV Saturday morning, July 15, show which featured my brother, Zack Monroe. Produced and narrated by Kris Van Cleave, the six-minute report provided details…
Mixmaster Marc Supreme has two types of art and a microphone
by John Heintzman • • 0 Comments
Marc Supreme sets the artwork to music in ‘Marks by Modern Masters’ at Riverfront Museum