By mid-November, it has surrendered its surface life. The goldenrods are gone, the asters spent, the monarchs long departed. But beneath mat of grasses lies a dense web of roots and fungi, holding the soil together and storing life for spring.
Peoria County Bicentennial includes remarkable rendez-vous on the Illinois River and a wild excursion to the Northwest
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Seventy-four-yearl-old former mental health professional, who is now an accomplished musician and artist, says, ‘Art ought to be genuine, not predictable or stereotypical’
Our bus tour guide ignored the statue of him, but Octavius Catto deserves spot among greats of Philadelphia in American history like William Penn or Benjamin Franklin
Coverage of worldwide celebration missed our market. So, on behalf of Peoria’s Jewish community, since local media ignored the Jewish Federation of Peoria, we will share its news release with pride and thanksgiving.
Local human rights activists have organized peaceful agitations on city streets and at City Hall to stand in support of Gaza, against Israeli occupation and to remind everyone in central Illinois about the direct role they play in the occupation of Palestine through Caterpillar.
We all have a lot more in common than we don’t. Perhaps the most diplomatic replies at the protest were, “Maybe (Trump) has some good ideas, but the way he does things is wrong” and “I can respect this. This is how protests should be done. … I don’t agree with this protest, but I can’t be mad about it here.”
Shutdown will only get more painful — its impact is starting to really be felt; plus some thoughts on pardons, ceasefires, benefit of the doubt and golden ballrooms
Sanitary District trustees accept $661K bid from Hoerr Construction for sewer cleaning and inspection; Aircport Authority coordinating with Ameren to prepare for upgrades; plus updates for County Board, City Council and Dunlap school district.
League of Women Voters of Greater Peoria observers attend and report on local government meetings
Proposal for donation of $11 million from Hengst Foundation is for an outdoor venue with seating for 5,000 to ‘promote the arts and enhance quality of life, consistent with goals of city’
Simple chats in the parking lot at Haddad’s, a round golf or a stop at Raber’s are rewarding in their own right; Christmas Tree Lighting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Dec. 1 at City Hall
Combined Reception featuring Chicago Modern Quilt Guild and local creators presenting a fashion show: “Take the Shirt Off My Back” exhibit at Contemporary Art Center; New “Marty Monologues” is Nov. 8 at Kenny’s Westside Pub, jazz at Life Together Center and Trailside Event Center, “Annie” and “Every Christmas Story Ever Told” and “Plaid Tidings” in local theaters, and Peoria Bookfest
Watch for ‘American Revolution’ by Ken Burns, Michale Caine swan song ‘The Great Escape’ on PBS, ‘All her fault’ on Peacock, ‘Death by Lightning’ and on Netflix and ‘Wicked for Good’ and ‘The Secret Agent’ in theaters.
Landmark Voting Rights Act is already on life support; will Supreme Court pull plug? Gutting guardrails on redistricting, new voter IDs, jeopardizing mail-in ballots, questioning voter machine, federal data grab nagging at our right
Federal grant funding of election infrastructure between 2019 and 2021 was about $400 million each year It was cut to $75M for 2022 and 2023, then $55M in 2024, and now $15M for 2025. A delegation of Illinois County Clerks requested a return to the $400M level and stressed the need for stability in fundingfrom year to year.
Contact federal officials to reject additional Proof of Citizenship requirements to cast ballots ‘An estimated 21 million Americans could be shut out from the ballot box, particularly rural voters, students, women, communities of color, and members of the military.’
Christmas Creep: Decorations for Christmas should not be put out in stores before November. It steals the magic of each holiday such as Halloween or Thanksgiving.
Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh brings joy of reading to Trewyn school with fifth annual book fair
