From the gay marriage debate to the state’s ongoing pension problem, Illinois lawmakers have their plates full as they return to Springfield. October 22 was the first day of fall session in Springfield, signaling the start of another legislative year…
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Help fight breast cancer
by Lynn Cox • • Comments Off on Help fight breast cancer
Peoria’s Red-Baiter: ‘Throwing victims to the lions of defamation’
by Bill Knight • • Comments Off on Peoria’s Red-Baiter: ‘Throwing victims to the lions of defamation’
Caption: This editorial cartoon from 1953 showed how public opinion began to turn against HUAC when Velde targeted churches. Some sixty years ago, Peoria’s Congressman led coast-to-coast hearings on unAmerican activities, including some targeting Hollywood. Before U.S. Rep. Harold Velde…
Illinois River algal bloom largest in at least quarter century – Consequences: Dire
by Clare Howard • • Comments Off on Illinois River algal bloom largest in at least quarter century – Consequences: Dire
After years of unheeded warnings and spotty regulation, an environmental calamity streaked down the Illinois River in verdant shades of green this summer pushed by currents past the Illinois Valley Yacht and Canoe Club south to the Bob Michel Bridge…
11th Annual Peoria Film Noir Festival features ‘commie sympathizer’ Humphrey Bogart
by Bill Knight • • Comments Off on 11th Annual Peoria Film Noir Festival features ‘commie sympathizer’ Humphrey Bogart
CAPTION: Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall lead demonstrators protesting the House UnAmerican Activities Committee’s October 1947 probe of Hollywood. Also pictured are actors Paul Henreid (“Casablanca,” “Of Human Bondage”) and Richard Conte (“The Godfather,””Call Northside 777″) The 11th annual Peoria…
Pragmatic progressive, bipartisan leader
by Bill Knight • • Comments Off on Pragmatic progressive, bipartisan leader
Hours before a fund raiser at a White Sox game in U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago, busy State Sen. Dave Koehler took time to chat with the Community Word about the award he’s receiving on Sept. 21, when the Peoria…
Happy Fourth!
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Peoria Park District News for July 2013
by Community Word Staff • • Comments Off on Peoria Park District News for July 2013
Community Children’s Theatre Presents: “The Little Mermaid Jr.” The Peoria Park District’s Community Children’s Theatre will present Disney’s “The Little Mermaid Jr.,” A Broadway Musical, directed by Jimmy Ulrich, at Peoria Players Theatre July 11-14. In a magical kingdom fathoms…
New Health Care Option for the Uninsured, Small Businesses & Individuals: ‘Direct Primary Care’ Comes to Peoria
by Community Word Staff • • Comments Off on New Health Care Option for the Uninsured, Small Businesses & Individuals: ‘Direct Primary Care’ Comes to Peoria
By Clare Howard A small office on North University Street is turning out empirical evidence that one of America’s most intractable problems may be resolvable with a new economic model that removes health insurance from primary care. The projected results…
Economic Development Efforts announces 5-year goals; sets Discovery Forums
by Community Word Staff • • Comments Off on Economic Development Efforts announces 5-year goals; sets Discovery Forums
Economic Development efforts underway by regional leaders could lead to a growth spurt, more jobs, better paying jobs, additional education. The Central Illinois SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time Based) Goals Setting Action Team set a population target of 386,475…