In the absence of genuine dialogue, it’s easier to insult and demean. From the average American to the highest offices in the land, poisonous hate speech is spreading and seeking to destroy, with no one benefiting. And what of the children? How easily are they indoctrinated into this poisonous environment, and is technology the new front line?
Housing Authority hears from disgruntled residents; plus updates from County Board, City Council, Peoria Public Schools, GPSD.
League of Women Voters of Greater Peoria observers attend and report on local government meetings.
Facing two felonies, 68-year-old Thorn Smith appeared at a brief court hearing in Peoria on Oct. 8
Drop boxes will be emptied on election day, but the ballots will not be counted until after the data can be entered.
Citizen comments at the Peoria City Council and Peoria Park Board meetings were dominated by residents speaking out in support of preserving the Detweiller Marina.
Plenty of promises made, but unkept — DOGE checks, tariff checks, $5,000 checks, anyone? And take Keokuk, Iowa, for example. The $15 billion “investment” in the Mesabi Metallics steel mill our president touted has hardly panned out
All of us have the tendency to hear what we want to hear, even if it’s bad. But, yes, please vote — as our president says — like Donald J. Trump is on ballot; and to the Illinoisans who don’t like state, maybe you should leave
November ballot referendum will let lawmakers know how state stands on Human Rights Advocacy Protection. Current law prohibits state public pension funds from investing in companies that participate in or support the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement targeting Israel. End the state’s blacklist of boycotting companies
Bradley University is presenting “Eyewitness to History: Inside the Presidency,” featuring White House photographer Pete Souza; Nikki Glaser’s “The Stunning” tour is coming to the Civic Center; Argentine Tango Practica at the Contemporary Art Center; Peoria Symphony presents “Dazzling Stars” at the Grace Presbyterian; Matthew Curry will be Live at the Five Spot; Central Illinois Jazz at Trailside; Philharmonic Chorale marks its 101st Winter Concert at ICC, which also will have Jim Brickman presenting “A Christmas Celebration”
Bradley is staging “Henry IV, Part One” at Hartmann Center and Peoria Players presents “Hello, Dolly!”
Organizers stressed “nonpartisan voter participation, being in community with each other, and making sure every eligible voter has a plan, knows their options, and is ready to make their voice count. Our democracy depends on every eligible voter having the freedom to participate without intimidation, interference, or barriers.”
Artists bask in the beauty of Emiquon National Wildlife Refuge and create some inspired creations
October also brings some of the most vivid wildflowers into bloom. Gentians reflect this beauty in precarious environment. The frenzied fall activity raises an old question: Are the insects here because of the flowers, or are the flowers here because of the insects?
Planned to remain on display for several months, the exhibit will include a wax study borrowed from Peoria’s African American Hall of Fame Museum, plus the unveiling of a special piece of art by Felandus Thames commissioned by the museum
Peoria Public Library welcomes you to read ‘Warrior Girl Unleashed’ and experience the authenticity of Angeline Boulley
It’s too easy to purchase beyond our needs, but be wary of where overconsumption leads
Four Creeks has proposed $1.5 billion project for Peoria to build 113 600-foot-tall turbines in northwest townships
Data centers, Flock cameras, ‘non-sanctuary county’ immigration policy are key points at issue in longtime GOP stronghold
