It was notable that calling for a ceasefire at the meeting was not characterized as a “Muslim thing” or an “Arab thing.” Rather, it was a universal humanitarian concern.
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Health Department working remote during construction of new building
by Brian Ludwig • • 0 Comments
As the new Health and Human Services building is constructed, most of the child-based services, such as dental care, immunization and blood testing and the WIC program, as well for those with certain disabilities, are now available at 3521 N. California Ave. Adult-oriented clinical care like STI/HIV and TB testing and addiction treatment in addition to general practice are currently offered at the Human Service Center.
Imam Mahmood: Understand rather than dismiss
by Imam Mazhar Mahmood • • 0 Comments
As cancel culture undermines today’s intellectual exchange, foster productive conversations rich in diverse views
Inland Arts: Quilts covering the patchwork paths of life
by John Heintzman • • 0 Comments
Aareon Boyd adds irreverence and audacity to the historic medium of quilting; he deconstructs and reinterprets traditional patterns with his abstract, improvisational style. Indisputably, his quilts have energy.
Nature Rambles: Chemicals trespass — some things are in the air
by Mike Miller • • 0 Comments
Herbicides and pesticides like Dicamba and 2,4-D are cross-contaminating neighboring crops and surrounding plant life. And we do not know what long-term effect this will have on our landscape
West Peoria News: To library or not library? That is the question …
by April Silver • • 0 Comments
Could West Peoria have its very own library with a new tax levy? Balancing access and interest with affordability of any project
Paul Gordon: Seven deadly sins? Evangelicals choice does them all
by Paul Gordon • • 0 Comments
What is even one saving grace of this guy? That he’s conveniently conservative? Doesn’t all the bad the man does (his lying, poor treatment of women, fraud, racism, support of fascist ideology) trump his claim he alone got Roe v. Wade overturned? None of this makes me feel our democracy would be safe in his hands; how about you?
Medical transport talks on Peoria pact initiated
by Bill Knight • • 1 Comment
City officials have started discussing new deal with Advanced Medical Transport behind scenes, and beyond public eye
Friends of WTVP asking questions about our public television station
by Bill Knight • • 1 Comment
Grassroots group is pushing for the board’s resignation, the transparent installation of new board members, and the appointment of an executive director also on the board
New WTVP chairman John Wieland says he’s sorry
by contributor • • 0 Comments
WCBU reports local businessman says he has a plan to restore ‘trust and enthusiasm’ in public television station. He says 11 board members resigned ‘not because the board didn’t do what they were supposed to do when the misuse was identified. They did the appropriate steps. But the optics were not healthy’