Straight Talk: Is Peoria embezzlement capital?
Almost too many scandals to count right here in River City, but look at ‘bright side’ of casino deal; Run, Chuck Grayeb, run
Environmental Calendar April & May 2026
A look at events around central Illinois to help raise awareness and protect our planet.
Pesticide use in Tri-County area double national rate, cancer high
Chemical trespass: Pesticide use on Tri-County farms is eight times more than the national average and cancer rate in the area is 10 times higher as residue blows through our parks and schools For…
The Watch: Peoria Public Schools approves contracts for its two new supers
School Board members approved employment contracts for Dr. Jerry Bell as new Superintendent to replace Sharon Desmoulin-Kherat, and Deputy Superintendent Renee Andrews. Both passed 5-0
Early returns foreshadow high primary turnout
Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton and Don Tracy projected to vie for U.S. Senate seat
Chemical trespass
Pesticide use on Tri-County farms is eight times more than the national average and cancer rate in the area is 10 times higher as residue blows through our parks and schools
Bill Knight: Bleacher bums and Notre Dame soccer
Misbehavior in Class 3A state boys soccer tournament was not on the pitch, but actually in the seats during regional final match in East Moline
Arts Alerts: Check out what’s going on in central Illinois
Bradley University presents “Everybody” at Hartmann Center, ‘Corn Stock for Kids’ is staging ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ and
Peoria Players presents ’42nd Street.’ Visit ‘New Dimensions’ by Alan Atkins at ArtsPartners and ‘Bring it on Home’ featuring Michael Me ares at the Artful Journey Gallery. The Peoria Public Library is hosting the Business of Art: DONE DAY on April 11. Plus music, comedy and classes
Arts Alerts: Fine Art fairs looking for artist applications
Peoria Heights Fine Art Fair and Peoria Art Guild’s Fine Art Fair looking for artists to display their wares
Local philanthropist Denise Moore retiring
CEO of the Black Business Alliance Peoria, Minority Business Development Center and WPNV-FM 106.3, is retiring to spend more time with family at the end of June; Luisa Gomez will be new Executive Director of MBDC
One year later, case against ex-WTVP exec dismissed
Judge Timothy Cusack has approved motion to drop former finance director Linda McLaughlin from the lawsuit by the Cincinnati Insurance Company against her and the estate of former CEO Lesley Matuszak
How sweet the sound
Pekin data center deal effectively dead now
Four City Council members nix Western Hospitality Partners design for about one-third of the 1,000-acre Lutticken Farm property purchased by the city in 2026; town hall meeting to discuss canceled
Inland Art: Digital backpack
Whitney Johnson-Lessard utilizes innovative mix of natural ingredients, ultra violet light to bring her art to life
