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Arts Alerts: Screens — what’s in theaters and what’s worth pointing and clicking

Read about Young Sherlock and Scarpetta on Amazon Prime; The Bride! The Ordinary Thing and Project Hail Mary in theaters; War Machine on Netflix; The Count of Monte Cristo on PBS, The Faithful on Fox; ...
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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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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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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 ...
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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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Nature Rambles: Swan’s songs of survival

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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5 questions for Andy Diaz

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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Straight Talk: Here’s to Zack Monroe — My hero

My column this month is dedicated to my brother, Zack, who died at Proctor Hospital on Sunday night, Jan. 18, at the age of 94. Many readers know about my brother. Born July 8, 1931, Zack was a ...
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Bill Knight: Too much caving going on already

As the tax-relief radio spot says, “They tell you to be afraid, to be scared, and they try to frighten you.” That’s Donald Trump’s approach, whether it’s ICE or withholding funds for childcare, health ...
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Inland Art: TGIF

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, ...