At the top of all Illinois ballots is a Proposed Amendment to the 1970 Illinois Constitution “EXPLANATION OF (WORKER’S RIGHTS) AMENDMENT: The proposed amendment would add a new section to the Bill of Rights Article of the Illinois Constitution that…
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Serendipity: Here we go again, this is not our first reorganizing rodeo
by Sandra Dempsey Post • • Comments Off on Serendipity: Here we go again, this is not our first reorganizing rodeo
Some people are born organized; others spend considerable time and energy trying to get organized. Is there a gene for that, or medical or psychological assistance? If so, please do your kind deed for the day and let me know…
Heat Waves in Red and Black: Energy companies would rather energize investors than consumers
by Community Word Staff • • Comments Off on Heat Waves in Red and Black: Energy companies would rather energize investors than consumers
Ameren and MISO are playing politics with state regulations, slow walking Illinois into an electricity shortage Past columns revealed Exelon crippling the Illinois Renewable Portfolio Standard and thus contributing to Illinois’ electricity shortage. Additionally, Exelon supports its grid operator’s…
New wedge issue from Darren Bailey a non-issue wedgie
by Bill Knight • • Comments Off on New wedge issue from Darren Bailey a non-issue wedgie
Campaigning for Illinois governor, Republican State Sen. Darren Bailey has core issues: For education, agriculture, lower taxes and term limits; against crime, abortion, gun restrictions and pandemic mandates. Now he wants his own mandate: University enrollments. “Bailey’s recent ‘kitchen table’…
The Lion’s Den | Coming to America: So many different stories, so very much still to learn
by Daniel McCloud • • Comments Off on The Lion’s Den | Coming to America: So many different stories, so very much still to learn
Many of us are familiar with the PBS series “Finding Your Roots,” hosted by Dr. Henry Louis Gates. The show’s basic premise is that Dr. Gates helps celebrities trace their ancestry. I have found the show to be quite interesting…
Straight Talk | Another golf learning center? What are they smoking?
by Roger Monroe • • Comments Off on Straight Talk | Another golf learning center? What are they smoking?
The Peoria Park District and some area state lawmakers held a news conference announcing plans to develop a new $4 million golf learning center thanks to a state grant. This will not be an ordinary facility. After all, the district…
City of Peoria launches program focused on housing rehab
by Bill Knight • • Comments Off on City of Peoria launches program focused on housing rehab
Applications are now available for the 2022 Housing Rehabilitation Program, which provides a 50/50 matching grant of up to $15,000 of assistance to property owners of single-family residential properties within Qualified Census Tracts (QCT). Developed by the Community Development Department…
Dream, girls: Carla McGhee has marquee role in ESPN 30 for 30 on 1996 Olympic Team
by Brian Ludwig • • Comments Off on Dream, girls: Carla McGhee has marquee role in ESPN 30 for 30 on 1996 Olympic Team
Her hoop dream continues for Carla McGhee because, fortunately, there’s more to basketball than playing the game. The Olympic gold medalist from Manual High School is a national treasure who helped forge the foundation for the WNBA and where women’s…
Coach Van: Godfather for so many men, so many souls
by Brian Ludwig • • Comments Off on Coach Van: Godfather for so many men, so many souls
Many people know Dick Van Scyoc, the coach: 826 career victories in a 45-year career that culminated with the 1994 Class AA state championship to cap 28 basketball seasons at Manual. But when I think about Coach Van, the…
West Peoria News | Important elections this year and next
by Sharon McBride • • Comments Off on West Peoria News | Important elections this year and next
The general election this fall is November 8, 2022. October 10 is the last day to register to vote or change your address. West Peoria residents can register at City Hall during regular working hours. Voting locations in West Peoria…