NOTE: The Community Word did not publish last month, as planned. But Roger Monroe was kind enough to submit a column anyway. Enjoy. ANOTHER SCOOP I love it when we scoop the Peoria Journal. Three months ago this column announced…
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Tax Cuts, Budget Primer of State’s Biggest Races
by Sara Browning • • Comments Off on Tax Cuts, Budget Primer of State’s Biggest Races
Lieutenant Governor hopefuls defend their running mates’ stance on the issues. It’s not healthcare or even the nearly 11 percent unemployment rate choking the state that’s at the forefront of a tight race for Illinois’ top spots. But when it…
Giannoulias Undaunted by Broadway Bank’s Failure
by Sara Browning • • Comments Off on Giannoulias Undaunted by Broadway Bank’s Failure
Despite the recent failure of his family’s Broadway Bank, Giannoulias aims to go forward with “renewed determination” to bring change to the nation’s capital. From television to newspapers, 2010 has been designated a nocuous year for Washington incumbents—regardless of party…
Julius De Loatche Basketball Summer Camp Hopes to Go Year Round!
by Community Word Staff • • Comments Off on Julius De Loatche Basketball Summer Camp Hopes to Go Year Round!
The Julius De Loatche Basketball Camp Incorporated was founded June 6, 1999. Julius was a beloved child, lost in a tragic fire at the family home on March 3, 1999. That same year, Julius’s Basketball Coach, Mr. Tommie Washington of…
Starving for Life
by Cheryl Courtney Semick • • Comments Off on Starving for Life
There is something about physical starvation that drives a human soul to hunt for food at any cost. In that condition, all other earthly pursuits become meaningless and the mind is completely absorbed in the chase for sustenance. What saddens…
Soul Cleaning
by Cheryl Courtney Semick • • Comments Off on Soul Cleaning
It’s spring! Get ready for deep cleaning! April’s “28-Day Challenge” is focused on taking serious action with the junk that we have allowed to stay in the closets of our mind and heart. This particular challenge was inspired by my…
West Peoria news for April 2010
by Sharon McBride • • Comments Off on West Peoria news for April 2010
Waste Management continues to be the trash service provider for West Peoria. The City of West Peoria has not changed its trash service provider. Every resident must sign up for this service and then be billed by Waste Management. Landscape…
11th Annual Spirit of Living Dinner is April 30
by Community Word Staff • • Comments Off on 11th Annual Spirit of Living Dinner is April 30
Peoria’s Cancer Center for Healthy Living (CCHL) is excited to announce its eleventh annual “Spirit of Living Dinner” is scheduled for Friday, April 30th at the Packard Plaza. The dinner will celebrate those who are an inspiration to cancer survivors…
Luthy Botanical Garden announces artists of the month for March 2010
by Community Word Staff • • Comments Off on Luthy Botanical Garden announces artists of the month for March 2010
The Luthy Botanical Garden “Artists of the Month” for March 2010 will be Karen Simmons and Nancy Aupperle, who both specialize in gourd art. Their work will be displayed and can be purchased in the Garden Gift Shop. Karen Simmons…
Obama’s Former U.S. Senate Seat Up for Grabs
by Sara Browning • • Comments Off on Obama’s Former U.S. Senate Seat Up for Grabs
Leaders on both sides of the aisle are touting their platforms as they prep for the face-off in February’s upcoming primary. With a nearly decade-old war, an egregious federal deficit, and a health care bill floundering in conference committee, public…