Ana V. Fleming takes questions from students about her artistic process, and the reading, writing and music — among other things — that goes into it
Inland Art: Reading into it with Ana V. Fleming
Peoria Academy Journalism Club: Scary stuff — keys to a safe Halloween
Tricks and treats: Crimes, especially DUIs, and emergency room visits tend to tick up so be careful this All Hallows’ Eve
Regrettable 60% of Peoria ‘races’ this election have no opposition on ballot
Whether the situation stems from the power and resources of incumbents or the timidity of political parties to invest in challengers, the lack of choices seems regrettable.
Nature Rambles: Seeds of hope help our prairies
If you want to restore natural areas, you must depend on seeds. Vast prairies once covered the Illinois landscape. Bit by bit, those prairies were converted by agriculture. In a period of a couple of hundred years, our vast prairies were replaced by fields of crop seeds. If we hope to save the prairie for future generations, we must become familiar with the plants, their seeds, and how to propagate them.
Heat Waves — In Red & Black: Tipping points make for a planetary emergency
A tipping point occurs when a temperature crosses a no-return threshold. Think of leaning back in a chair further and further. With better climate data, improved resolution of climate systems, and more accurate climate models, we know we have moved into the danger zone
Labor roundup: Union Retiree Health Fair is back at the JATC on Oct. 10
Labor unrest rampant all over airline industry from Oregon/Washington machinists to Association of Flight Attendant/Communications Workers of America; Illinois warehouse, DHL workers join Teamsters
Isn’t it time to get our shot together?
COVID has become more and more ‘commonplace’, but the virus is still a danger so consider getting the jabs
In the beginning, she was the Word and the Word was hers
Local provocateur Patricia Kenny — New Yorker, Irishwoman born into English aristocracy transplanted in Peoria — founded the West Bluff Word, which fueled her fire for civil disobedience
Paul Gordon: Tempertures rising, tensions tightening towards election
Please look past all of the dangerous political rhetoric; do your due diligence, research your vote; spend this month continuing to study the issues and the candidates’ positions on them
Xavier Jackson: Fight is not finished for equal protection under the law — for us all
The 14th Amendment was enacted after the Civil War to prevent the oppression — and suppression — that’s still all too prevalent in this great nation
Emily Gill: Freedom of speech can also include freedom not to hear it, too
Does Worker Freedom of Speech Act that Illinois Governor Pritzker signed into law and will take effect on Jan. 1, prevents businesses from sanctioning or punishing employees who decline to attend meetings that put forward the religious or political views of these businesses. Does it adhere to the First Amendment?
LETTERS: Help make West Bluff neighborhoods strong
The West Bluff Council looks to improve the quality of life in the West Bluff. The eight associations are Moss-Bradley, Arbor District, Randolph-Roanoke, Armstrong-Ellis, Orchard District, Columbia Terrace North, University East, and the Uplands.
LETTERS: News25 misrepresents Peoria For Palestine message to LaHood
Our statement highlights LaHood’s condemnation of peacefully protesting the onslaught in Gaza, and Netanyahu’s invitation to address Congress. That message was lost in a News25 segment. Rather, it highlighted our critique of the Congressman’s past statements saying Israel has the right to defend itself and committing to returning hostages
Straight Talk: Shades of WTVP ‘curing violence’ for the Health Department
Peoria City/County Health Department revealed it lost a huge amount of federal dollars pegged for House of Hope; we need guys like Dan Bongino on the case
West Peoria News: Get your Troop 11 wreathes; Trunk ’n Treat will be on Halloween
Boys Scouts have been serving West Peoria for 80 years strong; Bring your kids or dress up and bring candy from 5-6:30 p.m. Oct. 31 across from WP City Hall
The Watch: League of Women Voters puts more meetings under our watch
County employees join co-op; City talks liquor licensing, unhoused; Peoria schools, ICC are under our observation
League of Women Voters of Greater Peoria observers attend and report on local government meetings
Arts Alerts: ‘Maybe an Art Show’ at Zinger Zanger; ‘Portraits of Peace’ musical commemoration of centennial of birth of C.T. Vivian at St. Paul United
Symphonic Winds and Symphonic Band and Bradley Symphonic Orchestra playing at Dingeldine Music Center; Derel Monteith Trio at Trailside; ‘Waitress’ at Eastlight Theatre; ‘The Color Purple’ at Peoria Players; ‘The Cake’ at ICC’; plus classes, lectures and what’s on our screens
BILL KNIGHT: Are ice rinks safe from CO? That would be good to know
Carbon monoxide, which can collect to lethal levels to humans, is a serious health risk. Are our area ice rinks safe?
WCBU: City stance on encampments ‘Dangerous step backwards’
The Lion’s Den: Go to the polls; voting empowers our people to improve our country
U.S. Constitution of 1787 recognized the enslaved people in America were a force to be reckoned with. So your vote matters more than anything — don’t let anyone tell you differently