Applications are now available for the 2022 Housing Rehabilitation Program, which provides a 50/50 matching grant of up to $15,000 of assistance to property owners of single-family residential properties within Qualified Census Tracts (QCT). Developed by the Community Development Department…
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Dream, girls: Carla McGhee has marquee role in ESPN 30 for 30 on 1996 Olympic Team
by Brian Ludwig • • 2 Comments
Her hoop dream continues for Carla McGhee because, fortunately, there’s more to basketball than playing the game. The Olympic gold medalist from Manual High School is a national treasure who helped forge the foundation for the WNBA and where women’s…
Coach Van: Godfather for so many men, so many souls
by Brian Ludwig • • 2 Comments
Many people know Dick Van Scyoc, the coach: 826 career victories in a 45-year career that culminated with the 1994 Class AA state championship to cap 28 basketball seasons at Manual. But when I think about Coach Van, the…
West Peoria News | Important elections this year and next
by Sharon McBride • • 0 Comments
The general election this fall is November 8, 2022. October 10 is the last day to register to vote or change your address. West Peoria residents can register at City Hall during regular working hours. Voting locations in West Peoria…
Inland Art | Honorary greats: Area artists Boyd, Gregor, and Hoffman recognized for their life’s work
by Lisa Nelson Raabe • • 2 Comments
Three beloved teachers have been recently acknowledged in central Illinois. Two Illinois State University professors, Harold Boyd and Harold Gregor, in Bloomington-Normal; and in Peoria, Bradley’s Ken Hoffman. Although each of these artists are long retired, their influence is…
Heat Waves in Red & Black | SOO Green Line needs green light
by William Rau • • 0 Comments
High voltage DC line could transport megawatts of wind energy to Midwest, if Exelon would allow it My last two columns dwelt on Illinois’ electricity shortage and barriers to fixing the problem. One barrier is Springfield’s lethargy. The state could…
Nature Rambles | Stench of sneaky snake still tantalizes senses
by Mike Miller • • 1 Comment
I’m sure we all have experienced something that takes us back to our childhood: The aroma of a favorite food, the sound of a familiar place, or the sight of a local landmark. I guess when we…
The Watch | No secret City wants to stop violence
by Community Word Staff • • 0 Comments
Farewell to elections expert Tom Bride, who should get a patience award for months of listening to misinformed citizens gripe about voter fraud. Peoria City Council On June 28, Mayor Rita Ali presented an overview of Safety Network’s efforts to…
What are the odds this is COVID-iocy? New BA.5 variant may be most contagious as diligence in fight wanes
by Bill Knight • • 0 Comments
What’s worse than being sick and tired is being dead. It’s OK to be curious or concerned about monkeypox, an emergency. But it’s far less contagious than COVID-19 (only about 12,000 monkeypox cases have been reported, and no deaths). And…
The Lion’s Den: Art imitating life as life imitates art like a Mockingbird
by Daniel McCloud • • 0 Comments
I made a trip to the Mississippi Delta last month. During the seven-hour drive, I had the opportunity to listen to the story of Anthony Ray Hinton on the radio. Anthony Ray Hinton was a Black man falsely accused of…