Conservative talk show host Rush Limbaugh has died at the young age of 70. As someone who has spent a large part of his life in radio, I can tell you there was never anyone who was as popular as…
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Straight Talk | Political “flyer” totally false
by Roger Monroe • • Comments Off on Straight Talk | Political “flyer” totally false
I have no “horse” in the race for Peoria mayor. However, when I see or hear something in the public arena that is just flat out false and incorrect, because of my experience as a former elected official for 22…
Straight Talk | Bad judgment
by Roger Monroe • • Comments Off on Straight Talk | Bad judgment
A dispute between Peoria County Coroner Jamie Harwood and the Peoria Fire Department became a public debate, and it was entirely unnecessary. News releases from Harwood and the Fire Department described a garage fire at 1928 S. Stanley that claimed…
Straight Talk | Weaver out for mayor, but why?
by Roger Monroe • • Comments Off on Straight Talk | Weaver out for mayor, but why?
State Senator Chuck Weaver months ago announced he was not going to seek re-election. A regular guest on our morning show on FM 90.7, Weaver said he had other options to explore in which he could serve the public. Some…
Straight Talk | The race for Peoria mayor
by Roger Monroe • • Comments Off on Straight Talk | The race for Peoria mayor
The contest for Peoria mayor has taken more turns than a Central American road race. We’ve known for weeks who’s in, while rumors circulated about others interested, but undecided. Most local political, civic, and business leaders were unimpressed with the…
Straight Talk | How times have changed!
by Roger Monroe • • Comments Off on Straight Talk | How times have changed!
There was a time when I watched TV news and read the newspaper free of any political influence. All forms of media provided information objectively, I thought. Years ago, the Peoria Journal Transcript had a Republican column and a Democrat…
Straight Talk | The race for mayor
by Roger Monroe • • Comments Off on Straight Talk | The race for mayor
Lots of people have announced they’re running for mayor of Peoria, some others are undecided and that includes current City Hall leader Jim Ardis. WMBD-TV keeps announcing Ardis has declared. He hasn’t. Rita Ali, elected just a year ago to…
Straight Talk | No more Peoria history
by Roger Monroe • • Comments Off on Straight Talk | No more Peoria history
Our good friend Norm Kelly is gone, another victim of cancer. A few months ago, I wrote about my high school friend and his special writing accomplishments. I did it then because he told me he was not long for…
Straight Talk | Dozer Park: A quiet place
by Roger Monroe • • Comments Off on Straight Talk | Dozer Park: A quiet place
The COVID 19 pandemic has affected virtually every aspect of our lives, including sports from tennis to football, basketball and baseball. We miss it. Do you realize there hasn’t been but one sporting event at Dozer Park since Sept. 5…
Straight Talk | The end of an era of caring
by Roger Monroe • • Comments Off on Straight Talk | The end of an era of caring
The Peoria County Board approved a resolution that will allow voters to determine whether Heddington Oaks can be sold. The measure will be on the November ballot. Voters should not be confused whether their vote will determine the nursing home’s…