Marc Supreme sets the artwork to music in ‘Marks by Modern Masters’ at Riverfront Museum
Mixmaster Marc Supreme has two types of art and a microphone
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
America’s Pastime: Illinois base ball in 1800s fun, first
‘Ballists, Dead Beats and Muffins: Inside Early Baseball in Illinois’ is a 250-page gem about the game’s early origins around the state
The Lion’s Den: Tale between two holidays illustrates our unique celebrations
Did you know that the states of Alabama and Mississippi are two states that celebrate the birthdays of both Robert E. Lee and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on the same day? The level of irony when considering this is almost unimaginable. One holiday celebrates the man who led the Confederate army in a war to maintain the institution of slavery and the Antebellum South. While the other individual is known for his non-violence approach to seeking equal rights for all Americans, particularly Blacks and the disenfranchised, and was ultimately assassinated on April 4, 1968, for his efforts.
Bill Knight: Can bipartisanship outdo ‘Cavity Caucus’ and Big Ag for next Farm Bill?
Forecast to cost $700 billion over five years, the next Farm Bill will determine how food is grown, who has access to it and at what cost. It can seem too complex, which is how political mischief can occur.
Nature Rambles: Irresistibly radiant fragrance of flowers from milkweeds sure sign of early summer season
The best place to experience July in Illinois is a pathway that winds through a prairie. The forest pathways have had their quick burst of spring, and now are slumbering through a shady respite. They will have their season of…
The Watch: New City Council briefed on ShotSpotter, talks two-way Adams and Jefferson
League of Women Voters of Greater Peoria observers attend and report on local government meetings like Peoria City Council, Peoria County Board, Peoria Election Commission, Peoria Housing Authority and more.
West Peoria News: Neighborhood Watch holding 22nd National Night Out Against Crime on Aug. 1
National Night Out is a great opportunity to come together as a community and meet local law enforcement. Plus Greater Peoria Mass Transit District is hosting another ADA WOW! Celebration & Resource Fair on July 26 to celebrate the Americans with Disabilities Act
Straight Talk: Sixty-year reunion rekindles memory of a lifetime
The noon get together could not have been scripted better by Hollywood. Zack and Merl shook hands while smiling eyeball to eyeball. They sat down and talked and talked as family members admired the budding friendship.
Labor roundup: UPS-worker strike may be massive; News Guild protests Gannett
A Teamsters strike at UPS could be weeks away, the first UPS strike since 185,000 workers walked out in 1997, and the biggest work stoppage of the 21st century, involving some 340,000 workers. “I am not involved in negotiations,” said…
OP-ED: These small governments are not so small
Ironically, many Republicans and conservatives who rail against “big government” embrace big government themselves if they can direct it. They want to cut back nationally on financial and nutrition assistance to the vulnerable. Conservative states want to limit or ban abortion, regulate sexuality and gender expression, and restrict gender-affirming medical care.
Inland Art: Peter Ahart has got Your 6
Military veteran comes at you from all directions with mediums and materials in his exhibition at the Peoria Art Guild
Nature Rambles: Quest for the golden moccasin
The fragile and mysterious Lady’s Slipper orchid is truly a treasure from heaven in every intrepid encounter
Letter to Editor: Peoria Library employees deserve better pay — NOW
The Peoria Chapter of the National Organization for Women has joined with other individuals and organizations in supporting the Peoria Public library employees in their requests for a new contract. Though they are city employees, library workers do not enjoy…
Op-Ed: Ten commandments that should wake up the anti-woke
Across the country, states are legislating an “anti-woke” agenda. Imagine my surprise when I learned of the Texas legislation that would require all classrooms K-12 to post the Ten Commandments. Taking this bold step, Texans are not just rebuking the…
Poetry: The Romantics, 1966; Main and Flora
Big old building with small apartments. Mine was one room, furnished, tiny kitchen, tiny bathroom, I inherited from a Chicago friend. He left his posters — Che Guevara, Malcolm X, a Picasso, and a Miles Davis album. Soc. 101 for…
RESCUE MISSION: Veronicah Richards returning to Kenya to help abused women
“Our mission is to give hope to women and children of Kenya, to help them survive and thrive through food, shelter and rehabilitation from abuse. Our vision is to change one life at a time by giving a hand up not a handout.”
Heat Waves — in Red & Black: Home, sweet carbon-neutral, home
Last year, Illinois households burned 422 trillion cubic feet of gas resulting in 23 million metric tons of CO2 emissions. That matches annual tailpipe emissions of 5 million autos. Energy audit crucial in helping improve our house’s energy efficiency by 85 percent