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
Nature Rambles: Emerging beauty
Look for luna moths after they break away from their cocoons after winter incubation for their short-lived lives
West Peoria News: Yard sales, farmer’s market fun
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
The Watch: Officials discuss codes, school board honors
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
The Watch: Sanitary District modernizing billing efficiency
GPSD working on utility billing software conversion. Customer information promoting EZ-Pay and E-Statement will be rolled out soon.
5 questions for new Peoria Police Chief Brad Dixon
Arts Alerts: Check out what’s going on in central Illinois
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.
Arts Alerts: Screens — what’s streaming, on TV and in theaters this June
“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
Super-toxic waste sites along Illinois River remain concern
Superfund sites upstream along Illinois River still harboring toxic chemicals and metals could contaminate our communities
Superfund: How hazaradous materials sites came to be
National law inspired by hazardous waste at Love Canal in upstate New York has seen EPA establish 1,342 sites on national priority list
Point of sale to preserve Detweiller lands around river
WCBU: Access to riverfront still key contention in Detweiller land sale
‘There would be no public reason for anyone to be on that street.’
City Manager says public access via Spring Street remains if sale to O’Brien Steel closes Caroline
Straight Talk: Shocking decision for Peoria and St. Jude Clinic
OSF Healthcare is cutting city’s longtime ties with venerable Children’s Research Hospital. What happened and why would they do this?
The Watch: Election Commission promotes Jessily Joseph new executive director
The former assistant executive director was unanimously selected by the Board of Election Commissioners on May 22. She replaces Elizabeth Gannon, who resigned.
Inland Art: Hearty helping of Robert Anthony Ketchens
Catch historical ensemble by the venerable artist this month and next at the Contemporary Art Center
Check out Carsie Blanton, Chicago Farmer at the CAC
Folksinger/activist to headline to benefit LULA to help people without adequate shelter, food or medical care is May 19 at Contemporary Art Center