The ICC Foundation, along with the school’s administration, closed the student housing near the East Peoria campus without consulting the Board of Trustees.
Columns
The Lion’s Den: To read, perchance to dream
by Daniel McCloud • • Comments Off on The Lion’s Den: To read, perchance to dream
‘Once you learn to read, you will be forever free’ — Fredrick Douglass
Yes, reading broadens our horizons and embarks us on a life’s journey of endless possibilities
West Peoria News: Preservation of our past improves independence
by April Silver • • Comments Off on West Peoria News: Preservation of our past improves independence
Tradition of Fourth of July Parade paves way to new events in West Peoria; plus St. Mary’s gates get a makeover
Straight Talk: Birthdays are great for parades, I say
by Roger Monroe • • Comments Off on Straight Talk: Birthdays are great for parades, I say
No one called the first military parade — the Grand Review of the Armies in Washington D.C., in 1865 — President Johnson’s parade; no one called the military parade in New York City in 1942 President Roosevelt’s parade; no one called the 1991 parade in D.C. marking the end of the Gulf War President Bush’s parade; so why was last month’s Army Day parade in the capitol President Trump’s?
Nature Rambles: Prickly nature of our pretty cactus here in Illinois
by Mike Miller • • Comments Off on Nature Rambles: Prickly nature of our pretty cactus here in Illinois
Look for beautiful blooms of Prickly Pear, but beware: Be very, very careful handling the plant
Labor roundup: Is Pope Leo XIV a lion for labor?
by Community Word Staff • • Comments Off on Labor roundup: Is Pope Leo XIV a lion for labor?
New Pope’s name seems to be meaaningful in promoting workers; Trump administration policies seem to be against them
The Watch: City sends fire truck to Ukraine
by Terry Bibo • • Comments Off on The Watch: City sends fire truck to Ukraine
City Council, County Board discuss Heidelberg estate; training facility under construction at Dunlap High; plus updates from Election Commission, Sanitary District and Airport Authority
League of Women Voters of Greater Peoria observers attend and report on local government meetings
The Watch: Township puts question to ballot for independent candidates
by Terry Bibo • • Comments Off on The Watch: Township puts question to ballot for independent candidates
Should independent and third-party candidate requirements be equal to those for Republican and Democratic candidates?
The Watch: City Council discusses pensions, enacts grocery tax
by Terry Bibo • • Comments Off on The Watch: City Council discusses pensions, enacts grocery tax
Public Safety pensions due in 2040 is funded with 90% of personal property taxes. Pension obligation was reported to be $33.5 million in 2024 and is $36 million in 2025.
Straight Talk: Strange motion by Councilman Oyler
by Roger Monroe • • Comments Off on Straight Talk: Strange motion by Councilman Oyler
Did Zach Oyler waste City Council’s time? What’s next for Honorable Chuck Grayeb? And what can be done to improve local news?