This photo-mosaic of the downtown skyline of Peoria consists of 2,775 images by Central Illinois artists. Local professional photographer Doug Leunig contributed the master skyline image; Bradley University Professor George Brown designed the “Art Works in Peoria” graphic. The project…
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West Peoria News for November 2014
by Community Word Staff • • Comments Off on West Peoria News for November 2014
Packets are still available for anyone interested in running for office in the City of West Peoria. The packets can be picked up 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays at City Hall. Early voting for the Nov. 4 election is…
Change 150 & District 150 goals collide; some wonder about direction of Peoria’s schools
by Sara Browning • • Comments Off on Change 150 & District 150 goals collide; some wonder about direction of Peoria’s schools
Change may be coming to District 150, but it may not be the type of change everyone believes is best for education. Since voters overwhelmingly voted in favor of Sue Wolstenholm to replace Laura Petelle on the District 150 School…
Deceptive or Informative: Pro-choice and anti-choice people go toe-to-toe on North University
by Clare Howard • • Comments Off on Deceptive or Informative: Pro-choice and anti-choice people go toe-to-toe on North University
People with two philosophically opposing agendas stand along the sidewalk on University Street just north of Willow Knolls Drive. One group wants to put the other group out of business. There is the Illinois Choice Action Team wearing vests with…
Community Word purchased by local group
by Community Word Staff • • Comments Off on Community Word purchased by local group
For only the fifth time since 1977, Community Word is changing ownership. The newspaper started in 1977 as the West Bluff Word, and it survived through four owners and turmoil in the newspaper industry. Its roots are in the Peoria…
Acorn Equality Fund Scholarships are available
by Community Word Staff • • Comments Off on Acorn Equality Fund Scholarships are available
A total of $40,000 will be awarded for 2015 scholarships at the Acorn Equality Community Breakfast on Dec. 6. The Acorn Equality Fund provides academic financial support for gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgendered students, allies or the children of gay,…
West Peoria News for September 2014
by Sharon McBride • • Comments Off on West Peoria News for September 2014
Saturday, September 6th is planned for the 14th Annual Night Against Crime from 3:00 until 5:30 p.m. at Franciscan Park. West Peoria Neighborhood Watch, Peoria County Sheriff’s Office, City and Township of West Peoria, West Peoria Fire Department are all…
News analysis: Are we accepting or ashamed of job loss & poverty?
by Bill Knight • • Comments Off on News analysis: Are we accepting or ashamed of job loss & poverty?
Job loss and poverty seem to be feared in the United States, maybe with good reason. However, maybe Americans would be wise to also fear the pride that can distort our perspective, and what should be our power. Novelist, Guggenheim…
West Peoria News for August 2014
by Sharon McBride • • Comments Off on West Peoria News for August 2014
Boy Scout Troop 11’s annual ice cream social is scheduled for Thursday, August 23rd from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the West Peoria Fire House. Tickets are $2.50 and can be purchased in advance from Troop 11 scouts or at…
Peoria Public Library book clubs meetings for August 2014
by Community Word Staff • • Comments Off on Peoria Public Library book clubs meetings for August 2014
Join a book club at Peoria Public Library this month. New members are always welcome! Book ‘Em Mystery Book Club will meet on Sunday, August 17 at 2:00 p.m. at Lakeview Branch to discuss Windy City Blues by Sara Paretsky.…