Indeed, it may seem that in the long War on Poverty, the nation lost. Nevertheless, government programs have proven effective – especially after 1964’s Economic Opportunity Act, which until 1980 made ...

At-large City Councilman Zach Oyler’s action at a recent council meeting raised eyebrows. Oyler made a motion to reconsider the council’s unanimous decision to impose a 1% grocery tax, effective Jan.

The film “Glory” tells the story of the all-Black 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment. The unit was the second African-American regiment, following the 1st Kansas Colored Volunteer Infantry Regiment, ...

Ed Stermer, geology professor at Illinois Central College, points out glacial deposits on the bank of Kickapoo Creek that runs through the Leslie Rutherford Park in Dunlap. He pointed to a red stone ...

Basketball fanatic Oliver Mack has not seen the 10-part miniseries. He doesn’t have to, though. He was there. “Winning Time” takes some serious artistic license and is loosely based on the ...

The last 30 days have been a period of milestones for West Peoria, marked by both positive beginnings and fond remembrance. Early May 2025 witnessed the culmination of a project years in the making as ...

Many feel helpless about climate change since carbon dioxide releases by fossil fuels are mostly beyond our direct control. But another huge contributor to the crisis is methane, which is more than 28 ...

Gary Davis, retired college professor and administrator, agrees with Beinart’s support of one state with equal rights for all. Beinart’s support for this has made him the target of harsh criticism. He ...

The career path of an artist is unique. They’re self-taught, supplement their practice through residencies, workshops; study under a master, learn through a university; the options are plentiful.

In news, it’s said, “if it bleeds, it leads.” That means the hemorrhaging of daily newspaper circulation should be uppermost in people’s minds — to stay informed, if not remain in a democratic society ...

Mike’s Scale Rails: I don’t know about you, but for some reason, I have WAY too many friends who are train enthusiasts. Or, as I like to call them, nuts who like to take pictures of moving trains.

From gun violence (big problem) to voter fraud (not), government representatives work to protect citizens and their rights. Peoria City Council On June 14, Monica Hendrickson, Public Health ...