Professor Randall Carlson has been running the kilns with care for Bradley University. His salt firing demands constant monitoring, precise adjustments, and extensive preparation to deliver earthy tones, with traces of copper and iron
WCBU: Protection in Peoria for Planned Parenthood
Labor roundup: UAW cries foul with Mercedes-Benz
Union claims automaker interfered with vote; second Portillo’s, another Starbucks, unionize; doctors in Delaware file union paperwork
Straight Talk: Get out, and go to the Heart of Illinois Fair
Book review: ‘Trailer Park Rules’ captures spirit of working class
The Lion’s Den: This land began Native American
Reflections from a Hindu Perspective: Re-election of Indian P.M. Modi important for USA
Be aware, there’s a new bird flu out there
No cases have been detected in Illinois yet, but at least three dairy workers nationwide have been infected with H5N1, which seems to pass from species to species
Nature Rambles: Seventeen-year, 13-year and annual cicadas, oh my
Heat Waves — In Red & Black: Further thoughts on angst of our climate scientists
WTVP probe(s) wrapping up
Public-TV station learning from lessons learned the past year. Meanwhile, business at the annual meeting included changing one board member, retaining a second who’ll continue as treasurer, and losing a key employee to retirement.
The Watch: Solar farms on horizon; police cams on lookout
West Peoria News: Summer celebrations build strong bonds
PEORIA ACADEMY JOURNALISM CLUB: HB2998 To monitor or not to monitor assisted living homes
BILL KNIGHT: Campus protests are less rites of passage than rites of passions
EMILY GILL: Eradicating right to abortion Supreme dilemma in the First
PAUL GORDON: Convictions sad scenario for U.S. history
Will GFL build a landfill?
Timeline for GFL and its CEO
Landfill #3 was anticipated to be in operation by this year, but it’s not even started. In April, Peoria County served GFL a breach-of-contract notice, but weeks later GFL representatives, including Dovigi, reportedly said it honors its contracts.
ARTS ALERTS: ‘Through a Feminine Lens’ this month at Foster Gallery; ‘Streets Belong to Me’ on July 3 at Glen Oak; ‘The Little Mermaid’ at Peoria Players; Corn Stock presents ‘Oliver’
Nathan Taylor & Friends performing July 12 at Contemporary Art Center; Tres Rojas Winery featuring Barry Cloyd on on July 19; Dave Hoffman & Friends return to the CIJS stage at Trailside Event center on July 21; ‘Fragrance of Praise’ gospel show featuring Darius D. Darling and others, scheduled for July 26 at the 3300 Event Center.