The government’s case against automatic birthright citizenship stems from a narrow interpretation a Supreme Court case that militates against the inclusiveness that is supposed to be a hallmark of our values. Just as important is the chaos that would be unleashed by a decision supporting the administration.
Preston Jackson sculpture at Bradley Park illustrates striking natural history of our land
Felony case for Thom A. Smith, who was a former Navy counsel, filed in Veterans Court
U.S. increasingly losing GRASP of religious aspect. Explicit disrespect — like the makeup of MAGA’s Religious Liberty Commission — of “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof …” goes beyond attacks on Muslims and the troubling resurgence of antisemitism.
It’s bad enough Trump sued the same government he’s leading, and it’s worse that the government he leads has settled that suit. So this Anti-Weaponization Fund for Jan. 6 insurrectonists is absolutely shameless
Relentless attacks by Israeli military on civilian communities in South Lebanon have caused inexplicable death, devastating destruction
Supreme Court seems to be questioning whether monumental Voting Rights Act still necessary
The current law is an unconstitutional restriction of freedom of speech putting Israeli interests ahead of the state’s. Human Rights Advocacy Protection Act on ballot in November
Look for luna moths after they break away from their cocoons after winter incubation for their short-lived lives
Big weekend for bargain hunting on the West Bluff June 12-13; fresh food at Franciscan Center Farmer’s Market every Wednesday evening through Sept. 2
Housing Authority talks accessiblity of Family Self-Sufficiency funds; plus updaes on Airports, Tri-County planning.
League of Women Voters of Greater Peoria observers attend and report on local government meetings
GPSD working on utility billing software conversion. Customer information promoting EZ-Pay and E-Statement will be rolled out soon.
Arc Light Productions is staging “A Shot Rang Out” at Limestone High and returns to its usual venue at Illini Bluffs in Glasford for a double feature (“Belle and That Beast Guy” and “Supervillains Anonymous”).
Kim’s Academy of Dance presents “Bright Lights, Big City” at the Civic Center Theater.
The Bach Festival returns at Westminster Presbyterian Church, the Texas Tenors perform at Five Points Washington and the Central Illinois Jazz Society is playing at Trailside Event Center.
“The Death of Robin Hood,” “Supergirl,” “Toy Story 4” and “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf” in theaters. A new “Cape Fear” and “Office Romance” on Netfilix. An seven-part doc on Larry David, “Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness” on HBO
Superfund sites upstream along Illinois River still harboring toxic chemicals and metals could contaminate our communities
