Local human rights activists have organized peaceful agitations on city streets and at City Hall to stand in support of Gaza, against Israeli occupation and to remind everyone in central Illinois about the direct role they play in the occupation of Palestine through Caterpillar.
Combined Reception featuring Chicago Modern Quilt Guild and local creators presenting a fashion show: “Take the Shirt Off My Back” exhibit at Contemporary Art Center; New “Marty Monologues” is Nov. 8 at Kenny’s Westside Pub, jazz at Life Together Center and Trailside Event Center, “Annie” and “Every Christmas Story Ever Told” and “Plaid Tidings” in local theaters, and Peoria Bookfest
City Council renews a five-year franchise agreement with Advanced Medical Transport and accepts a grant for $2,876,250 from Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority
Peoria Public Library has dozens of events tied to “Peoria Reads” and “Arsenic & Old Lace” and “Rent” and “Alice in Wonderland: Reimagined” at local theaters
East Peoria workers at the Cat plant there are building the armored bulldozers that are leveling Gaza
Wildfire Concerts/Wild Nights at Wildlife Prairie Park; Hudson Westbrook at the Landing; Highway J plays Mackinaw Valley; Cousin Eddie Live at the Five Spot; Country Gospelfest is at Five Points Washington; Thaddeus Tukes Band at Trailside.
Most of 230 immigrants deported to El Salvador ‘followed the U.S. rules’ so President Trump rewrote them
Public media around area look to chart a new path after federal funding cuts become reality of Rescission Bill; LaHood voted for cuts, but notes they are not for 2025; Sorenson: ‘Outrageous’
‘Particularly cruel’ cuts will not only gut newsrooms, but will put safety, especially for those living in rural communities, at risk
