DO UNTO OTHERS: ‘Active empathy is life-changing, not only for the people with whom you interact, but for you.’ Its powers protect people, society, and democracy
Bill Knight: Empathy can be our specialty
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West Peoria News: Our city fulfilling vision of past pioneer
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Passing of first mayor Bryant DeFrance and construction of new City Hall renews focus on future. His dedication modeled a standard for public service, embodying the spirit of “Neighbors Serving Neighbors” that has become a part of West Peoria
Peoria Academy Journalism Club: United Nations on World’s Stage
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Students from around the planet brainstorm ideas to sustain our Earth at Model United Nations Conference
Bill Knight: The equality, sabbath, celebration, sacrifice of John Kelly
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Peoria City Councilman wrote his book on his pillars to society. He discussed these principals with The Community Word
The Watch: T-C Regional Planning Commission says Safe Streets grants available
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Tri-County Regional Planning Commission (T-CRPC) met April 2. It was announced the Safe Streets plan will be available by the end of June. Government entities can apply for grants at that time. Guardrail repairs will be completed. Bids came in…
The Watch: Area officials are addressing all of the federal funding freezes
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Peoria County approves mini-storage facility at Madison Park Kroger; City Council, Dunlap School District 323, Springdale Cemetery discuss shortfalls
LWVGP observers attend and report on local government meetings.
Enviromental Calendar for April and May, 2025
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A look at events around central Illinois to help raise awareness and protect our planet. All events free unless specified. Contact information for groups with multiple listings included with first event only. Several events encourage pre-registration.
April Community Word at newsstands now!
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Forbidden pages: Proud Illinois first to ban book banning
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For a year, students in Illinois officially free from extreme state policies that ban books
Peoria People’s March: Wide awake to stakes that make us all great
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‘Make America Great’ or ‘Set America Back’? Peoria People’s March rallies community to fight for rights and respect