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Labor roundup: Strike causing trouble at Illinois State

ISU’s unionized buildings, grounds and dining-services workers went on strike April 8 after 30 bargaining sessions over ...
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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: uses of words, ...
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Seniors group scores federal lawmakers

Senators Duckworth, Durbin earn perfect scores by Alliance for Retired Americans; LaHood, Miller earn zeros in regard to ...
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The Watch: Election Commission breaks down primary participation

Community Word is published monthly by Community Word LLC. Independently owned by local investors. Brian Ludwig, Managing Editor, c/o 621 Commercial St. Suite 1A-B, Peoria, IL 61602, [email protected] ...
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The Watch: City/County Health Department issues restaurant ratings

Community Word is published monthly by Community Word LLC. Independently owned by local investors. Brian Ludwig, Managing Editor, c/o 621 Commercial St. Suite 1A-B, Peoria, IL 61602, [email protected] ...
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West Peoria News: May days are setting sail

The building at 2421 W. Rohmann has officially lost its new status and is now just our regular home base. Between the solar panels and the geothermal setup, it’s a modern workspace, but for most of us ...
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Arts Alerts: Screens

Community Word is published monthly by Community Word LLC. Independently owned by local investors. Brian Ludwig, Managing Editor, c/o 621 Commercial St. Suite 1A-B, Peoria, IL 61602, [email protected] ...
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Straight Talk: An unusual end for mighty WIRL

The once “Mighty 1290, WIRL,” is gone. Truth is, it has been gone for decades. For years it has suffered poor broadcast ratings. Despite daily conservative programming on sister stations WMBD-AM and ...
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In Detweiller, who trusts? WCBU reports O’Brien Steel vows to protect riverfront; neighbors alarmed by land sale

Community Word is published monthly by Community Word LLC. Independently owned by local investors. Brian Ludwig, Managing Editor, c/o 621 Commercial St. Suite 1A-B, Peoria, IL 61602, [email protected] ...
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Jackson: Flying high with my Fighting Illini

Community Word is published monthly by Community Word LLC. Independently owned by local investors. Brian Ludwig, Managing Editor, c/o 621 Commercial St. Suite 1A-B, Peoria, IL 61602, [email protected] ...
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In Detweiller, who trusts? Questions surround sale before it can be made official

Community Word is published monthly by Community Word LLC. Independently owned by local investors. Brian Ludwig, Managing Editor, c/o 621 Commercial St. Suite 1A-B, Peoria, IL 61602, [email protected] ...
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Arts Alerts: What’s going on in central Illinois this month, like a new Sculpture Walk

Community Word is published monthly by Community Word LLC. Independently owned by local investors. Brian Ludwig, Managing Editor, c/o 621 Commercial St. Suite 1A-B, Peoria, IL 61602, [email protected] ...