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Straight Talk: Sale to the city sad end to legacy of Expo Gardens

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, ...
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Op-Ed: Let’s define the terms Judaism, Antisemitism and, of course, Zionism

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, ...
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Insurance company amends case against ex-WTVP executives

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, ...
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Black Panther plaque puts Peoria on map

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, ...
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Peoria Party: Expedition organized in River City blazed the Oregon Trail

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, ...
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West Peoria News: New cornerstone connects our community

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, ...
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Clear your stage of verbal clutter

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, ...
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Op-Ed: Taking Venezuela’s oil will be a drastic mistake

It’s no mystery why Donald J. Trump attacked another nation, kidnapped its president, endangered the lives of American troops, and killed 60 people. J.D. Vance made the reason clear, stating that this ...
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Candidates set for primary

The March 17 primary election doesn’t have many head-to-head races, especially locally, but Illinois voters will have some choices for state and federal positions and can see challenges ahead in ...
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The Watch: Peoria Public Schools takes over Central Park Pool

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, ...
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Arts Alerts: SCREENS — Check out two titans of pop music in your entertainment search

Feb. 1: The 68th Annual Grammy Awards will broadcast from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. CBS. Feb. 3: Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr. is the host, writer and producer of “Black and Jewish America,” a four ...
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Paul Gordon: No nobility, nor flexibility, accountability from this administration

I was chagrined, but not surprised when my annual Medicare Part D deductible increased in 2026. I am glad I can afford to pay for my meds until that deductible is met. For many seniors, however, that ...