Making maple syrup illustrates wonders of photosynthesis, and Jacob Mol has its production down to a science at Camp Wokanda
Nature Rambles: Sweet success
Labor roundup: Good news, bad news on safety
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that 5,070 workers died on the job in 2024 — a decrease from the previous year; worker unionizing despite relentless attacks; Letter Carriers rally
Peoria Academy Journalism Club: Women’s place is in the House; and Senate, too
Although we have come a long way, we still have more to improve before we reach true gender equality; a look at gender bias, equality and what we’re up against in today’s society
5 questions for Bill Poorman
Local writer/producer has also been a community organizer for years, and he helped start up a “Braver Angels” in Peoria. It is a grassroots, bipartisan nonprofit organization to help revive the community spirit of U.S. democracy
West Peoria News: Tactical exercise navigating in and out of our city
We are now four months into the total closure of Harmon Highway the Kickapoo Creek bridge; it’s a good time to clean out those closets and look in the basement for stuff to put up for annual yard sales
LiV Warfield returning home to perform with Peoria Symphony
Award-winning singer and Notre Dame High School graduate who sang with Prince and the Revoluttion, will lead ‘LiV’In it Up’ on April 17 at Civic Center
The Watch: County laying ground work for wind farm; City talks TIFs
Road use permits issued for Four Creeks, LLC; plus updates on Peoria and Dunlap school boards, Health Department, Airport Authority, Sanitary District and more
LWVGP observers attend and report on local government meetings.
The Watch: Tri-County planners talk safety road improvements
The purpose of the Comprehensive Safety Action Plan (CSAP) is to monitor and review regional crash data, assist in developing federally required transportation safety performance measures and promote ongoing dialogue and outreach on roadway safety.
Paul Gordon: These bumps are very much thanks to President Trump
Unlike the Biden bugaboos of COVID-19 and the Russian invasion of Ukraine, our current president has initiated tariffs and went to war with Iran. So as we cuss about gas and grocery prices, and worry about affordability, we give a different — and yet familiar — meaning to the phrase, ‘Thanks Trump’
Emily Gill: ‘Our people’ is a crabbed, nationalistic view of the United States
Resist the un-American, ethno-religious narrative that encompasses only those of European descent — meaning mostly white — of our nation’s founding that has been illicited worldwide by the Trump administration
Op-Ed: Expo Gardens land would be great place for ‘Green Neighborhood’
Proposed 200-home subdivision should be fitted with solar panels and a community geothermal heating and cooling system
Op-Ed: Zionism — two states, two peoples living side by side
Religious observance is not a criteria to be Jewish; Judaism is more than a religion; Israelis, in general Jews, are ethnically diverse
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