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Illinois-American Water Strike

Illinois-American Water Strike

Illinois-American Water Strike

Jun 21, 20248 min read

One Fair Wage: A Path to Economic Justice for Tipped Workers in Illinois

One Fair Wage: A Path to Economic Justice for Tipped Workers in Illinois

One Fair Wage: A Path to Economic Justice for Tipped Workers in Illinois

David Moon Mingus

May 16, 20244 min read

Crime, Poverty, Violence and Those Who Perpetuate It

Crime, Poverty, Violence and Those Who Perpetuate It

Crime, Poverty, Violence and Those Who Perpetuate It

Chama St. Louis

May 15, 20245 min read

Illinois Leads the Way with New Local Food Initiative

Illinois Leads the Way with New Local Food Initiative

Illinois Leads the Way with New Local Food Initiative

Apr 13, 20241 min read

Peoria Ceasefire Resolution and the Imperative of Moral Courage

Peoria Ceasefire Resolution and the Imperative of Moral Courage

Peoria Ceasefire Resolution and the Imperative of Moral Courage

Resident Advocacy

Feb 17, 20245 min read

Peoria City Council Meeting: A Comprehensive Overview From Dec 12, 2023

Peoria City Council Meeting: A Comprehensive Overview From Dec 12, 2023

Peoria City Council Meeting: A Comprehensive Overview From Dec 12, 2023

David Moon Mingus

Dec 15, 202313 min read

Shape the Future of Our Parks: CAC Membership Awaits You!

Shape the Future of Our Parks: CAC Membership Awaits You!

Shape the Future of Our Parks: CAC Membership Awaits You!

Nov 19, 20232 min read

Unveiling Justice: The Luis Cruz Case - Seeking Truth Amidst Controversy in Peoria

Unveiling Justice: The Luis Cruz Case - Seeking Truth Amidst Controversy in Peoria

Unveiling Justice: The Luis Cruz Case - Seeking Truth Amidst Controversy in Peoria

David Moon Mingus

Aug 21, 20233 min read

NAACP Decries Peoria's Move to End Prepaid Mail-In Ballot Postage

NAACP Decries Peoria's Move to End Prepaid Mail-In Ballot Postage

NAACP Decries Peoria's Move to End Prepaid Mail-In Ballot Postage

Aug 10, 20232 min read

Back-to-School Spending Sticker Shock: How Families Can Survive the Priciest Supplies Yet

Back-to-School Spending Sticker Shock: How Families Can Survive the Priciest Supplies Yet

Back-to-School Spending Sticker Shock: How Families Can Survive the Priciest Supplies Yet

Aug 5, 20232 min read

Reclaiming Peoria's Water: A Matter of Public Good vs. Private Profits

Reclaiming Peoria's Water: A Matter of Public Good vs. Private Profits

Reclaiming Peoria's Water: A Matter of Public Good vs. Private Profits

Jul 13, 20232 min read

Peoria Neighborhood Traffic Calming: Empowering Residents for Safer Streets

Peoria Neighborhood Traffic Calming: Empowering Residents for Safer Streets

Peoria Neighborhood Traffic Calming: Empowering Residents for Safer Streets

May 24, 20232 min read

Change Peoria Stands with PBL and Peoria NOW in Protesting Ron DeSantis

Change Peoria Stands with PBL and Peoria NOW in Protesting Ron DeSantis

Change Peoria Stands with PBL and Peoria NOW in Protesting Ron DeSantis

David Moon Mingus

May 13, 20233 min read

Consent - A SlutWalk Reflection

Consent - A SlutWalk Reflection

Consent - A SlutWalk Reflection

David Moon Mingus

May 13, 20235 min read

The Battle Over Cash Bail in Illinois: What You Need to Know About the Supreme Court Case

The Battle Over Cash Bail in Illinois: What You Need to Know About the Supreme Court Case

The Battle Over Cash Bail in Illinois: What You Need to Know About the Supreme Court Case

David Moon Mingus

Mar 14, 20232 min read

Breaking Down Barriers: A Look at Housing Discrimination in Peoria

Breaking Down Barriers: A Look at Housing Discrimination in Peoria

Breaking Down Barriers: A Look at Housing Discrimination in Peoria

Social & Economic Justice

David Moon Mingus

Feb 7, 20236 min read

PEORIA COUNTY STATE’S ATTORNEY’S OFFICE NEEDS TO IMPLEMENT THE PRETRIAL FAIRNESS ACT AS SCHEDULED

PEORIA COUNTY STATE’S ATTORNEY’S OFFICE NEEDS TO IMPLEMENT THE PRETRIAL FAIRNESS ACT AS SCHEDULED

PEORIA COUNTY STATE’S ATTORNEY’S OFFICE NEEDS TO IMPLEMENT THE PRETRIAL FAIRNESS ACT AS SCHEDULED

Dec 29, 20223 min read

Officer Adams Cannot Keep His Hands to Himself?

Officer Adams Cannot Keep His Hands to Himself?

Officer Adams Cannot Keep His Hands to Himself?

Dec 20, 20222 min read

Illinois Public Health Department (IDPH) Reports an Uptick in COVID-19 Cases

Illinois Public Health Department (IDPH) Reports an Uptick in COVID-19 Cases

Illinois Public Health Department (IDPH) Reports an Uptick in COVID-19 Cases

Oct 29, 20225 min read

Peoria County Receives $125,000 to Combat Social Determinants of Health

Peoria County Receives $125,000 to Combat Social Determinants of Health

Peoria County Receives $125,000 to Combat Social Determinants of Health

Oct 29, 20221 min read

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