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Inland Art: Structurally sound ‘Structures’ by John Boylan a curiously anti-establisment exhibit at Peoria Art Guild

John Boylan, also known as Artjeb, has developed a branding of his work that aligns with artists such as Picasso, Georgia O’Keeffe, and Warhol to pop icon Bob Ross — all of whom have become common household names.

Nature Rambles: Savor our summer’s symphony; it’s ensemble is quite unique

As evening progresses, you really notice just how different the north woods is from central Illinois. A summer day in central Illinois ends with a progression of insect songs starting with numerous species of cicadas giving way to katydid songs and tree crickets that will sing through the night. In the north woods, the darkness is silent.

The Lion’s Den: ‘New Normal’ or business as usual?

DANIEL MCCLOUD

It is a fancy way of saying that when really, really bad things unexpectedly happen, due to unforeseen circumstances and crises, the need to adapt to handle these challenges positively or negatively will determine how one’s quality of life is influenced. Mass shootings, increased crime and violence, book banning, and historical revisionism — Florida’s 2023 Social Studies curriculum, which will include lessons on how “slaves developed skills” that could be used for “personal benefit.”

Listen local: Here’s some music not to miss in central Illinois this month

Check out King Purp’s new album, Heartland Festival Orchestra’s “Sounds of Hope,” Big Huge at 3300 Event Center, Soft Spoken Live at the Five Spot, Emily the Band at Pour Bros., Grey Slush, The Forecast at Kenny’s Westside, Matt Miller at Neon Bison, and Revel in Red in Downtown Pekin

An American exception to American Exceptionalism

XAVIER JACKSON

Believing that America is a perfect nation because of God’s influence makes everything worse. Any concept of God should begin with love and tolerance towards all His creation. America’s past and present belies any national claim we may make regarding our connection to divinity. Any god who would sanction all of America’s endeavors could not possibly be a righteous god.

Bill Knight: Give corporations the right to vote?

BILL KNIGHT

Delaware’s House of Representatives in a 35-6 vote passed a bill authorizing a town in the southern part of the state to let the artificial entities businesses use, like corporations, to cast ballots.