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The Watch: Detweiller Marina land sale taking center stage for City Council, Park Board
by contributor • • Comments Off on The Watch: Detweiller Marina land sale taking center stage for City Council, Park Board
Citizen comments at the Peoria City Council and Peoria Park Board meetings were dominated by residents speaking out in support of preserving the Detweiller Marina.
Letters: Vote YES on human rights advisory
by contributor • • Comments Off on Letters: Vote YES on human rights advisory
November ballot referendum will let lawmakers know how state stands on Human Rights Advocacy Protection. Current law prohibits state public pension funds from investing in companies that participate in or support the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement targeting Israel. End the state’s blacklist of boycotting companies
‘No Kings’ rallies to get out the vote
by Bill Knight • • Comments Off on ‘No Kings’ rallies to get out the vote
Organizers stressed “nonpartisan voter participation, being in community with each other, and making sure every eligible voter has a plan, knows their options, and is ready to make their voice count. Our democracy depends on every eligible voter having the freedom to participate without intimidation, interference, or barriers.”
Nature Rambles: Sky has fallen
by Mike Miller • • Comments Off on Nature Rambles: Sky has fallen
October also brings some of the most vivid wildflowers into bloom. Gentians reflect this beauty in precarious environment. The frenzied fall activity raises an old question: Are the insects here because of the flowers, or are the flowers here because of the insects?
Richard Pryor arriving at Riverfront Museum
by Bill Knight • • Comments Off on Richard Pryor arriving at Riverfront Museum
Planned to remain on display for several months, the exhibit will include a wax study borrowed from Peoria’s African American Hall of Fame Museum, plus the unveiling of a special piece of art by Felandus Thames commissioned by the museum
Peoria Reads: Booked for a 25th
by Jennifer Davis • • Comments Off on Peoria Reads: Booked for a 25th
Peoria Public Library welcomes you to read ‘Warrior Girl Unleashed’ and experience the authenticity of Angeline Boulley
Peoria County considering proposed wind farm
by Bill Knight • • Comments Off on Peoria County considering proposed wind farm
Four Creeks has proposed $1.5 billion project for Peoria to build 113 600-foot-tall turbines in northwest townships
Woodford County Board up for challenge
by Steve Stein for The Community Word • • Comments Off on Woodford County Board up for challenge
Data centers, Flock cameras, ‘non-sanctuary county’ immigration policy are key points at issue in longtime GOP stronghold
