The Fine Arts Society’s 55th season begins with a lecture by John W. Franklin entitled “Building the National Museum of African American History and Culture.” Franklin will present his lecture twice, at 10 a.m. and again at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 13 at Peoria Riverfront Museum. There is a social time for half an hour preceding …
Islamic Center of Peoria is hosting “Lunch with Your Neighbors” open house from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday Aug. 27 at its new facility at 4125 W. Charter Oak Road, Peoria. Tours, information and lunch with a beef and vegetarian selection will be available.
Despite an appeal to reconsider, Peoria 10th Judicial Circuit Court Judge Albert Purnham will proceed with the appointment of an independent special prosecutor to re-examine the investigation and prosecution of an African American man for the shooting death of a white Peoria County Sheriff’s Deputy in 1970. At a hearing today, Purnham rejected a petition …
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Voter fraud is virtually nonexistent. It is cited as a reason to restrict, not expand voter registration. It is a bogus excuse. Do we really fear giving everyone in a Democracy an equal voice in the polls? Apparently, yes. Gov. Bruce Rauner cited that fake claim of protecting against voter fraud when he vetoed a …
Friends of Rocky Glen (FORG) is pleased to announce a $20,000 donation to the Peoria Park District to help fund the construction of a parking lot. The parking lot will enable public access to Rocky Glen, Peoria’s newest public park. FORG wishes to thank the numerous supporters who have made donations, become members and hiked …
Heartland Festival Orchestra 8th season opens on September 10th at Five Points Washington Committed to giving back to the community, the Heartland Festival Orchestra continues its tradition of partnering with deserving local nonprofit organizations in 2016/17 – Season 8. In connection with each concert, the Heartland Festival Orchestra makes a monetary contribution to the community …
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Peorian Ken Hofbauer, center, is speaking before the formal re-dedication of the Robert G. Ingersoll statue in Lower Glen Oak Park. Hofbauer and his wife Cheryl spearheaded the effort to restore the statue, and they are among the names of major benefactors listed on a plaque. More than 150 people from several states and throughout …
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Mae Winston, Cleve Heidelberg’s sister, has sent her brother spending money every month for the past 45 years that he’s been in prison on a murder conviction. She has never doubted his innocence. Winston sits outside the courtroom here with her daughters Thursday waiting for a hearing to begin to consider naming a special prosecutor …
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Food Politics From Marion Nestle Plate of the Union goes Presidential Posted: 27 Jul 2016 06:56 AM PDT Food Policy Action wants presidential candidates to talk about food issues. Its Plate of the Union campaign says: Our food system is out of balance, and it’s time to take action. Current food policies prioritize corporate interests at the expense …
The Peoria Park District’s Board of Trustees will dedicate the restored Robert Ingersoll statue at 10:30 a.m. Aug. 11 in lower Glen Oak Park where the statue has been located since 1911. Ingersoll was an orator, statesman, free thinker and attorney general of Illinois. The bronze statue of Ingersoll was created by Fritz Triebel. The …
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