Paul Gordon: Just when I want out, it drags me back in
Politics of MAGA are unavoidable in the United States, if not completely absurd — like election fraud in the 2020 election, or Iran War or attacks on the press, or the cost of living …
Peoria Academy Journalism Club: Should we go to college?
Is college a scam? Higher education seems to be an important step in any career in a way that can set you up for success. Lea Lagache explains why in her article submitted to the Harvard Business Political Review Essay Contest for Middle Schoolers.
5 questions for Jerry Kolb
Scientific upbringing has helped Peorian keep presence ‘behind the scenes’ at local music shows
The Watch: Better keep an eye on local leaders during these dog days
County approves grants for PCAPS; election office needs judges; Health Dept. working on hunger; plus City Council, Sanitary District.
League of Women Voters of Greater Peoria observers attend and report on local government meetings
The Watch: Peoria Public Schools taken to task for lack of tranparency, violating Open Meetings Act
Meeting agenda had not been made available as required; proposed budget had not been legally published with the required 30-day notice; $31,400 expenditure for the ELITE Summer Program begain June 8, but was not included on any previous agenda, yet had already commenced.
The Watch: Springdale dedicates Patriots Plaza for Revolutionary War vets
Cemetery Board, Daughters of the American Revolution and Sons of the American Revolution worked together to recognize local ties to our nation’s capital in honor of the nation’s 250th anniversary. Fundraising for Phase I of the Patriot Plaza is less than $15,000 from its goal,
West Peoria News: Senior Safety Day, Labor Parade
Peoria County TRIAD holding safety fest Aug. 21 at Raber Meat Packing with Sheriff Watkins set to be on hand; plus parade trucks down Farmington from Park Road to Swords Hill
Arts Alerts: Check out what’s going on in central Illinois
Ignite Peoria is Aug. 8 at Civic Center; go see a show at Five Points, Shore Acres and Corn Stock; plus Municipal Band finale; Friends of Rocky Glen fundraiser at Pour Bros.; River City Soul Fest and Gospel Fest at the Riverfront and India Fest at CEFCU Center Stage; BIIRD “street party” at Kelleher’s
Arts Alerts: Screens
Look for “Rivals of Amziah King” and “Late Fame” and “Dog Stars” are in theaters this month; plus what’s streaming on NetFlix, Amazon Prime and more
Straight Talk: Very special celebration for Wilhelm brigade
At least one of George and Iva’s 13 sons — including Peoria’s own Jim Willhelm — served for the United States Armed Forces from 1941-61
Bill Knight: Where has ‘Peoria nice’ gone?
River City native Greg Rushford reflects on the deteriorating state of today’s partisan politics, and its effect on governing a nation that relies on governing
Form and Funktion of the Barton Clinic at Bradley U.
Bradley Universtiy’s Glen and Polly Barton Clinic for Fitness and Function and its students are meeting the needs of underserved, uninsured, and first responders as they Beat The Funk out of neurological disorders
What’s ’Appening in Heights
Peoria Heights High School students have developed phone app that has everthing you need to know about their Village in one place
Eddie Brooks back barnstorming in River City
Longtime Peoria coach in town for the release of the biography “Major League Dreams, Minor League Memories: The Life and Times of Eddie ‘Porky’ Brooks.”
Inland Art: River City Labs great place for makerspace
Open inviitation for makers, hackers, tinkerers, creators all to congregate and get creative — especially on Thursdays — at North Peoria facilities
‘The Lost Birds:’ When the birds go silent, we sing
Special Gratus Choral Ensemble will perform will perform ‘The Lost Birds’ July 26 at First Federated Church in partnership with the Sierra Club and Audubon Society.