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
Xavier Jackson: Fight is not finished for equal protection under the law — for us all
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
Inland Art: Naked & unafraid
After all his digital manipulations and distortions, Jack Crouch preserves primitive nature of his forms. He challenges us to think about our own identities, our preconceptions, vulnerabilities, voyeuristic tendencies, and the role of sexuality as part of the human experience.
Nature Rambles: Almost supernatural, the Ghost Pipe has a very unique life
This peculiar plant is a fitting posterchild for both the complexities of nature and the symbolism of the darkening hemisphere
‘A Flood of Creatures’ is back in the forecast with another star-studded cast for October
Area favorite musical by Edith Barnard will include Mayor Rita Ali, Ray LaHood and George Stelluto
Reflections from a Hindu Perspective: Between rock and hard place with both Trump, Harris presidencies
Ex-president’s stance on immigration is very troubling, but is the vice president embracing or ignoring her Hindu roots?
Sky Art artists named
Seven local artists were recognized for their art in the Sky Art Peoria Program from ArtsPartners of Central Illinois
Case closed: Probe into WTVP sees proof of embezzlement
Peoria Police investigation into WTVP-TV Channel 47 found probable cause to charge late CEO; Public Broadcasting audit still pending
Official concerns with WTVP investigation
The Peoria Police investigation into WTVP-TV Channel 47 found four areas of concern: unauthorized allocation of funds, credit cards, questionable reimbursements, luxury items
PEORIA ACADEMY JOURNALIS CLUB: Quality over quantity? HB4311 and substitute teaching
Should our schools hire substitute teachers with degrees from non-accredited institutions? What does that do to the quality of our everyday education; maybe we should treat our accredited subs better
Heat Waves — In Red & Black: American is ready and reindustrializing
Inflation Reduction Act — the Obamacare of the Biden administration — and CHIPS Act has put American manufacturing on solid footing for future