Nature Rambles: Warbling wings
Watch — and listen — for Warblers as the little migratory birds stop in central Illinois on their trip North
Labor roundup: Strike causing trouble at ISU
Illinois State University’s unionized buildings, grounds and dining-services workers went on strike April 8 after 30 bargaining sessions over almost a year, with unresolved issues including staffing and pay.
‘We the people’ are on the war path
No Kings 3.0 rally-goers had war, er, incursion, uh, excursion with Iran on their mind at Peorira Stadium
Protest or performance?
The Peoria Academy Journalism Club takes a deep dive into modern-day boycotts. What’s their purpose and what do they mean?
5 questions for Chip Joyce
Never a dull moment — under the lights or in the dark, full house or empty — for the area’s theatrical mainstay
Gordon: Why not, maybe in my NIMBY?
Stay alert on the data center front. It’s inevitable those places are going to be built and I suppose there is a valid argument to make for them. But it’s important, too, that the public get some say in the matter.
‘Words matter’ — Poets of Peoria
From Whisper and Shout at the Contemporary Art Center, to Lit on Fire Open Mic Night and Peoria Poetry club monthly meetings, poetry is alive and kicking in the city
Bill Knight: Poetry and journalism?
The two make for a unique mix that fits the commentary in today’s society. There are distinctions, of course:: Journalism is concerned with the look of the world; poetry with the feel of the world
The Lion’s Den: And the Oscar goes to … with a lil’ help
Right or wrong, Hattie McDaniel won an Academy Award in 1939 for her role in ‘Gone WIth The Wind’; in 2026, ‘Sinners’ earned fewer than ‘One Battle After Another’
The Watch: Locals taking care of business
Detweiller Land Trust sale to O’Brien Steel hot topic at Peoria City Council, Park District public comment; plus updates from County Board, Airport Authority Dunlap Dist. 323, and Tri-County Planning Commission.
League of Women Voters of Greater Peoria observers attend and report on local government meetings.
Seniors group scores federal lawmakers
Senators Duckworth, Durbin earn perfect scores by Alliance for Retired Americans; LaHood, Miller earn zeros in regard to voting on senior issues
West Peoria News: May days are setting sail
Memorial Day service set for 10 a.m. Saturday, May 23rd at City Hall. Next Neighborhood Watch is set to discuss home safety on May 13th. Seniors are meeting Thursday, May 28th
The Watch: City/County Health Department issues restaurant ratings
Out of more than 900 restaurants in Peoria County, 15 met the criteria for “Gold” or “Silver” recognition. “Gold” recipients included Sophia’s Kitchen, Monical’s Pizza, and Woodruff High School Culinary Kitchen
The Watch: Election Commission breaks down primary participation
On election day, 11,300 people , 7,500 voted by mail, and the remaining 15+% voted early. The return rate for vote-by-mail was just under 60%
