AFSCME representing workers at Chicago museums, including the Museum of Science and Industry, Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, the Art Institute of and Adler Planetarium; judge reverses Voice of America layoffs
Columns
Nature Rambles: Slow-moving story of steadfast prairie
by Mike Miller • • Comments Off on Nature Rambles: Slow-moving story of steadfast prairie
By mid-November, it has surrendered its surface life. The goldenrods are gone, the asters spent, the monarchs long departed. But beneath mat of grasses lies a dense web of roots and fungi, holding the soil together and storing life for spring.
The Lion’s Den: Remember Catto! Surprised, but not surprised in Philly
by Daniel McCloud • • Comments Off on The Lion’s Den: Remember Catto! Surprised, but not surprised in Philly
Our bus tour guide ignored the statue of him, but Octavius Catto deserves spot among greats of Philadelphia in American history like William Penn or Benjamin Franklin
Straight Talk: Local media shameful piece of Israeli hostage release
by Roger Monroe • • Comments Off on Straight Talk: Local media shameful piece of Israeli hostage release
Coverage of worldwide celebration missed our market. So, on behalf of Peoria’s Jewish community, since local media ignored the Jewish Federation of Peoria, we will share its news release with pride and thanksgiving.
The Watch: Building and budgeting for more building in the future
by Terry Bibo • • Comments Off on The Watch: Building and budgeting for more building in the future
Sanitary District trustees accept $661K bid from Hoerr Construction for sewer cleaning and inspection; Aircport Authority coordinating with Ameren to prepare for upgrades; plus updates for County Board, City Council and Dunlap school district.
League of Women Voters of Greater Peoria observers attend and report on local government meetings
The Watch: City Council takes next steps to build Riverfront amphitheater
by Terry Bibo • • Comments Off on The Watch: City Council takes next steps to build Riverfront amphitheater
Proposal for donation of $11 million from Hengst Foundation is for an outdoor venue with seating for 5,000 to ‘promote the arts and enhance quality of life, consistent with goals of city’
West Peoria News: Community interaction makes our city great
by April Silver • • Comments Off on West Peoria News: Community interaction makes our city great
Simple chats in the parking lot at Haddad’s, a round golf or a stop at Raber’s are rewarding in their own right; Christmas Tree Lighting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Dec. 1 at City Hall
Batch of books
by Dr. Mandar Pattekar • • Comments Off on Batch of books
Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh brings joy of reading to Trewyn school with fifth annual book fair
Nature Rambles: Happy OAKtober!
by Mike Miller • • Comments Off on Nature Rambles: Happy OAKtober!
Oaks are one of the most diverse trees in North America. The “keystone species” is a plentiful food producer. Acorns are packed with nutrition for birds and mammals, while their leaves are prime food for insects — 900 species of butterflies and moths alone. Insect activity brings in insect eaters and fuel the migration of songbirds in the spring and fall.
Straight Talk: Happier days, happier people
by Roger Monroe • • Comments Off on Straight Talk: Happier days, happier people
With all the division and harsh talk these days, here’s to three men who could really bring people together — Pete Vonachen, Bruce Saurs, Jim Maloof