Peoria taxpayers are paying outside attorneys to sue the county and also to defend the county in a 13-month-old lawsuit by County Auditor Jessica Thomas, whose office was changed by the County Board in 2021 and eliminated by voters in…
The Lion’s Den: Here’s to new year full of good ole days for the future of us all
West Peoria news: No parking when snow hits two inches or more
Nature Rambles: Surf Scoter catching waves on Illinois
Straight Talk: Christmas Sing brings back joy to our past, present, future
Serendipity: The ‘good dishes’ serve up most memorable moments
Benchmark in history: Peoria High grad Darrin Gayles, federal judge in Southern District of Florida
Elvis was a hero to most, but not me in spite of history
Park District trustee planting trees of hope
Inland Art: Riverfront Museum taps impressive collection to show excellent exhibits
Heat Waves in Red & Black: Melting Glaciers involve more than rising sea levels
Nature Rambles: Our prairies need more Dawgs to look after them
Five ways investing in public spaces helps reduce violence and crime
Planting new trees is a key part of investing in “public spaces,” according to Reimagining the Civic Commons, which for years advocated for reinvigorating public spaces such as parks in Chicago and other Midwest cities and also stressing how developing…
Arts Alerts: Memorable murals, Nutcracker Ballet, Blues, ICC Philarmonic and A Christmas Carol Radio Play
Straight talk: Carle Foundation gets three of our fine hospitals for $75M?
The Lion’s Den: Wake up so you dig what woke really is
The Watch: Councils get down to business on diversity, budget approval
West Peoria news: Cubs Scouts on tour with Christmas carols
Beauty of a winter lion: Poetry of Byron DeHaan
Labor roundup: Workers’ Rights passes in midterm elections
Illinois’ Workers’ Rights Amendment to the state constitution passed, according to the Associated Press, Chicago Sun-Times, Chicago Tribune, and other outlets verifying data on Nov. 15. The measure received 58.4% of all votes cast in the Nov. 8 midterm election,…