Following national trends, homicides in Peoria started dropping last year after more than doubling between 2020 and 2021. They are down 21% in Peoria since July
Bill Knight: Our streets have actually been safer this summer
West Peoria News: Young minds center moving into Heddington Oaks
Carle Health affiliate Trillium Place offers comprehensive youth-based inpatient behavioral health care; plus WPFD Family Day and Golf Classic set for September
The Watch: City, County officials sending out checks to proffer their programs
League of Women Voters of Greater Peoria observers attend and report on local government meetings.
Check your Trans mission: River City Pride Fest safe space for LGBTQ+ today
Sometimes stepping back can help movements make monumental steps forward. But the political landscape surrounding the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer communities seems to have stumbled back quite a bit.
Inland Art: Structurally sound ‘Structures’ by John Boylan a curiously anti-establisment exhibit at Peoria Art Guild
John Boylan, also known as Artjeb, has developed a branding of his work that aligns with artists such as Picasso, Georgia O’Keeffe, and Warhol to pop icon Bob Ross — all of whom have become common household names.
Heat Waves — In Red & Black: Does your home need an energy audit?
It’s easy to see if you need an energy audit, which are not cheap for the pocketbook; but they are invaluable to the environment with a big payoff in energy savings Energy audits aren’t cheap, but it is easy to…
Labor roundup: UAW in ‘defining fight’ with Big 3; nurses striking across nation
UAW says U.S. communities deserve an EV industry that puts workers first and creates good, safe, union-wage jobs. Plus labor leaders blast Supreme Court, Labor Board frees gig workers to unionize
Nature Rambles: Savor our summer’s symphony; it’s ensemble is quite unique
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?
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
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
Arts Alerts: Check out Municipal Band finale; party on Water St.; Erin Feis Aug. 25-27; Titanic at Corn Stock
ART • ArtsPartners of Central Illinois announced the winning artists and their works for the 2023 Sky Art Peoria program, an initiative supported by Adams Outdoor Advertising, which mounted 48×14-foot reproductions of the works on five billboards throughout Greater Peoria…
An American exception to American Exceptionalism
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?
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
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
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
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
Marc Supreme sets the artwork to music in ‘Marks by Modern Masters’ at Riverfront Museum
A show must go on: ‘Musical-theater emergency’ at Eastlight
‘The Last Five Years’ could be a summer-season highlight at Eastlight
after the theater needed to re-schedule the show for July 28-Aug. 5
Heat Waves — In Red & Black: First steps for lean, clean and green home rehab
Inflation Reduction Act provides incentives making heat pump water tanks much more affordable