Aurora Borealis and comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS harken back to before humans were on planet
The Lion’s Den: Faith and freedom our saving grace
As the newly freed became more comfortable with their newfound religious freedoms, they took ownership of how they worshiped. Ministers and preachers began a new form of religious oration that included the familiar call and response that was often found in spirituals and songs and the ‘Ring Shouts,’ which originated in West Africa
Letters: Juneteenth parade is no Trump rally
While it’s true the NAACP is political, we are nonpartisan, and we are certainly not a political party. The Park District should apologize to NAACP
Letters: Peoria Park District issues statement to NAACP
It was not the intent of the District or any of its representatives to in any way assert that the NAACP is a political party. Further, the commentary was not meant to suggest that Juneteenth is a political event.
Make joyful noise and sing!
Singing is a simple, joyful activity, opening people to one another at various levels in a natural, easy way. The shortest distance between two people is a song!
The Watch: GFL, City, County agree on Landfill #3
Construction of new landfill delayed to no later than 2035, disposal company to build transfer station by March, 2026; plus updates on City Council, County Board, Springdale Cemetery and Dunlap School District 323
Enrollment at ICC rebounds back to 2020 levels
League of Women Voters of Greater Peoria observers attend and report on local government meetings
West Peoria News: Decking the town with fun and folly
Plenty is happening around West Peoria this November: Demolition almost complete so construction on new city hall can commence; Christmas Tree lighting Dec. 2
Peoria Academy Journalism Club: Red and blue make purple
A pitch for bipartisanship, which is what makes America great, moving forward after we elect our next U.S. president
Arts Alerts: ‘Hamilton Homicide’ at Mackinaw Valley Vineyard; ‘Laughs and Libations’ at Five Points
Check out what’s happening in central Illinois: Second City performs ‘The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Sweater’ at ICC on Nov. 30; ‘Sound of Music’ at Peoria Players; Supreme Court sketch artist Art Lien at Riverfront Museum; and check out the scene on your screens for November
Paul Gordon: Still scared for how this story ends for U.S.
Here’s looking forward to more rewarding discussions, like why lower cost of living adjustments for Social Security could actually be a good thing
There’s a precedent for our 47th president
Election Commission reports 60% of mail-in ballots returned
League of Women Voters of Greater Peoria observers attend and report on local government meetings.
Straight Talk: Enough is enough with ‘political’ ads
Attacking religious beliefs is going too far; Civic Center has had a couple great years, but imagine if it sold naming rights
Public media: More government aid, more imagination, and less corporate funding would help
The United States spends $3 per person on radio/TV, Canada puts up $33, the United Kingdom $97 and Germany $124
Xavier Jackson: What lies ahead with AI: Singularity of souls
‘In the early 2040s, nanobots will be able to go into a living person’s brain and make a copy of all the data that forms the memories and personality of the original person: You 2.” — Ray Kurzweil
Inland Art: Reading into it with Ana V. Fleming
Ana V. Fleming takes questions from students about her artistic process, and the reading, writing and music — among other things — that goes into it
Peoria Academy Journalism Club: Scary stuff — keys to a safe Halloween
Tricks and treats: Crimes, especially DUIs, and emergency room visits tend to tick up so be careful this All Hallows’ Eve
Regrettable 60% of Peoria ‘races’ this election have no opposition on ballot
Whether the situation stems from the power and resources of incumbents or the timidity of political parties to invest in challengers, the lack of choices seems regrettable.
Nature Rambles: Seeds of hope help our prairies
If you want to restore natural areas, you must depend on seeds. Vast prairies once covered the Illinois landscape. Bit by bit, those prairies were converted by agriculture. In a period of a couple of hundred years, our vast prairies were replaced by fields of crop seeds. If we hope to save the prairie for future generations, we must become familiar with the plants, their seeds, and how to propagate them.