by Dolores M. Klein, Peoria, IL Feminist activism is bent on eroding cultural and legal obstacles to women’s equality, but we have always been aware that religious barriers are too often behind them. Will the new Pope continue the concentration on outlawing abortion, criminalizing contraception and even demonizing progressive nuns? Whoever he is, he could...
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By Martha Herm, Executive Director of the Center for Prevention of Abuse Peoria, IL “The pictures from Steubenville don’t just show a girl being raped. They show rape being condoned, encouraged, and celebrated.” This quote from Laurie Penny, noted British journalist puts a spotlight on our culture through the lens of Steubenville. What happened in Steubenville...
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They walked with him for three years. Each had plans of where it was all going. His many references to a kingdom spurred thoughts of overthrowing the current regime and freeing their people from its terror. Such thoughts caused several to seek position and rank in that kingdom. Others were occupied with the method of...
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I love my job! I have a great boss (me) and like helping my customers with their computer and internet questions. It is fun watching their companies grow and enjoying their success. How about you? Are you happy with your current job? Maybe you are interested in growing your paycheck or finding...
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For the April 9 th consolidated election, there is an opening in each of West Peoria’s four wards: Candidates for each ward are: Ward 1 Leroy C. Dohm Jr; Ward 2 Jerome (Jerry) Meismer; Ward 3 Brian K. Ganson; Ward 4 James (Jami ) E. Silver. Voting will take place on that date...
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Perspective is difficult to explain to young ones, and apparently some adults, based on various crass comments on Facebook. The Presidential campaign and election are over, and results were a bitter disappointment to many, but continual negative remarks, unless tempered by beneficial suggestions, are not helpful, especially for those promoting the negativity. At...
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thru April 11 – Conklin’s Barn II Dinner Theatre will present “Unnecessary Farce” – recurring weekly on Thursday. Doors open at 6:00 p.m.; Buffet is 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. The show is at 8:00 p.m. Admission is $33 ($35 for musical). Call 309-965-2545. This hilarious play is about two cops, three crooks, & eight...
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Another month has passed, and I can hardly believe it. It has been a bad one again, but I see the light at the end of the tunnel. Jason is back in the hospital for the third time in that many weeks. He had a three week siege of vomiting and was unable to...
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“FORE THE FUN OF IT” at PEORIA RIVERFRONT MUSEUM Tickets are now available for the Peoria Riverfront Museum’s “FORE the Fun of It,” an evening of miniature golf, unlimited culinary delights and drinks, plus live music. This fundraiser will take place on Friday, May 3 from 6:00-10:00 p.m. Fourteen Peoria-area restaurants and caterers will each provide...
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Give it another few months, and we might be able to walk outside without a jacket.
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Q: You favor shifting the cost of educator pensions from the state to the local school districts. Isn’t that going to result in huge increases in property taxes? A: Shifting local pension obligations back on local school districts is a controversial issue. Right now, Central Illinois is subsidizing pensions for educators in the Chicago collar...
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Skill Sprout is an agency serving children with developmental disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorder. Their informational brochures say, “Exceptional Services for Extraordinary Children & Families.” Services include: diagnostic services; social skills training; outpatient therapy services and tutoring. The team of trained professionals, which include a clinical psychologist, speech language pathologist, occupational therapist and licensed...
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