“Out the Other Side: A Post-Pandemic Celebration?” is a faculty exhibition at Bradley University’s Heuser Art Gallery through Oct. 8. “Temple” by Michael Aldag through Jan. 29. Closing reception 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Jan 29. Time Gallery, East Peoria.…
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Nature Rambles | Food for Thought
by Mike Miller • • Comments Off on Nature Rambles | Food for Thought
Every year, a gloriously colored mushroom pops up at the base of an oak tree in one of our parks. It’s pumpkin colored top and other-worldly shape, makes it look like something that would be more at home on a…
Reflections From The Clergy | Tracking What Is True
by Community Word Staff • • Comments Off on Reflections From The Clergy | Tracking What Is True
How are you doing with keeping track of your life? Do you know where your keys are? Your wallet? Your head? If you answered OK to maybe to yes, you are doing well. In fact, you are great. There is…
Heat Waves — In Red and Black | To Tree or Not to Tree, Part 3: Natural Regeneration of Forests and Woodlands
by William Rau • • Comments Off on Heat Waves — In Red and Black | To Tree or Not to Tree, Part 3: Natural Regeneration of Forests and Woodlands
For there is hope of a tree, if it be cut down, that it will sprout again, and that the tender branch thereof will not cease. Though the root thereof wax old in the earth … through the scent of…
Serendipity | Seasonal charm
by Sandra Dempsey Post • • Comments Off on Serendipity | Seasonal charm
Choosing favorites, whether the categories or items are colors, candy, food, vacation destinations, songs, shoes, or almost any other of the multiple choices is not something I do well. I like a variety of things, places, activities, etc. and I…
West Peoria News | Adopt a public garbage can
by Sharon McBride • • Comments Off on West Peoria News | Adopt a public garbage can
Through the cleanup initiative started by the Public Safety Committee, West Peoria is looking to strategically place garbage cans/receptacles in the city. West Peoria would like citizen input and participation and is looking for volunteers from businesses and organizations to…
Straight Talk | Bad proposal by Peoria Park
by Roger Monroe • • Comments Off on Straight Talk | Bad proposal by Peoria Park
The decision by Peoria Park District Executive Director Emily Cahill and her staff to recommend the demolition of the historic Glen Oak Amphitheater in order to construct toilets, a basketball court, playground, and shelter is puzzling, if not ridiculous. The…
Bill Knight | Trying to please everyone
by Bill Knight • • Comments Off on Bill Knight | Trying to please everyone
Even as a Democrat (technically a democratic socialist), it’s difficult to dislike Darin LaHood, akin to scolding a gifted musician’s child for being tone-deaf. But it’s frustrating. The 18th District’s Republican Congressman seems to exalt bipartisanship and express concerns for…
The Watch | The heat remains on
by Terry Bibo • • Comments Off on The Watch | The heat remains on
On June 24, the Peoria City Council met virtually and did some internal housekeeping: Kiran K. Velpula, Ph.D., was sworn in as at-large councilor to fill Mayor Rita Ali’s unexpired term. Ali’s reappointments for 28 city commissions were approved. Community…
Nature Rambles | Pink in the Prairie
by Mike Miller • • Comments Off on Nature Rambles | Pink in the Prairie
August and early September is a time for pink to join the color palette of the Illinois Prairie. The yellows of several species of sunflower still dominate, but nature seems to know that an ocean of yellow would be overstated.…