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Columns
Straight Talk: Get out, and go to the Heart of Illinois Fair
by Roger Monroe • • Comments Off on Straight Talk: Get out, and go to the Heart of Illinois Fair
The 75th edition is scheduled for July 16-20 at Exposition Gardens. And I can remember when it all started in 1945 when the group Peoria District Fair purchased 160 acres of the Walter Poppen Farm and completed the incredible ‘Operation Earthmoving’
The Lion’s Den: This land began Native American
by Daniel McCloud • • Comments Off on The Lion’s Den: This land began Native American
‘Paper Genocide’ inflicted by our colonial government long ago relegated Native Americans to reservations
Reflections from a Hindu Perspective: Re-election of Indian P.M. Modi important for USA
by Dr. Mandar Pattekar • • Comments Off on Reflections from a Hindu Perspective: Re-election of Indian P.M. Modi important for USA
Economic and strategic relationships bolster status of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue between the U.S., India, Japan, and Australia in future of world affairs
Nature Rambles: Seventeen-year, 13-year and annual cicadas, oh my
by Mike Miller • • Comments Off on Nature Rambles: Seventeen-year, 13-year and annual cicadas, oh my
As the dog days will be soon upon us, it’s a great time to tie up some loose ends from past Nature Rambles and look forward to what the future will bring us … like cicadas, bird counts and my red-headed neighbor
Heat Waves — In Red & Black: Further thoughts on angst of our climate scientists
by William Rau • • Comments Off on Heat Waves — In Red & Black: Further thoughts on angst of our climate scientists
Politics of the issue makes it very difficult to combat increasingly devastating impacts to society on horizon
The Watch: Solar farms on horizon; police cams on lookout
by Terry Bibo • • Comments Off on The Watch: Solar farms on horizon; police cams on lookout
City of Peoria approved $100,000 to purchase drone equipment for police department and $7.9 million request for Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) control project in District 1. County approves bridge replacement on Princeville Cemetery Road and erosion control expenditures along Dry Run Creek.
West Peoria News: Summer celebrations build strong bonds
by April Silver • • Comments Off on West Peoria News: Summer celebrations build strong bonds
The West Peoria Fourth of July Parade is the true star of the summer. It’s been going strong for 52 years and is joyful showcase of everything that makes West Peoria unique. But the fun doesn’t stop there …
ARTS ALERTS: ‘Through a Feminine Lens’ this month at Foster Gallery; ‘Streets Belong to Me’ on July 3 at Glen Oak; ‘The Little Mermaid’ at Peoria Players; Corn Stock presents ‘Oliver’
by contributor • • Comments Off on ARTS ALERTS: ‘Through a Feminine Lens’ this month at Foster Gallery; ‘Streets Belong to Me’ on July 3 at Glen Oak; ‘The Little Mermaid’ at Peoria Players; Corn Stock presents ‘Oliver’
Nathan Taylor & Friends performing July 12 at Contemporary Art Center; Tres Rojas Winery featuring Barry Cloyd on on July 19; Dave Hoffman & Friends return to the CIJS stage at Trailside Event center on July 21; ‘Fragrance of Praise’ gospel show featuring Darius D. Darling and others, scheduled for July 26 at the 3300 Event Center.
Inland Art: Historical works in Peoria
by Lisa Nelson Raabe • • Comments Off on Inland Art: Historical works in Peoria
Sixtieth Rennick Exhibition part of annual way Historical Society puts Peoria on display