Documents Tagged ‘Peoria Journal-Star’
Matt Clark Recalls Richard’s Early Love for Performance
Archive Entry Date: 12/18/2005
A portrait of the young Richard, courtesy of his childhood friend Matt Clark
The View From Peoria: It’s Not Playing Well
Archive Entry Date: 6/30/1974
The Washington Post traveled to Peoria to take the pulse of the nation during the Watergate crisis
Black Peorians Dropout in Alarming Numbers
Archive Entry Date: 11/2/1964
By November 1964, a 77% high school dropout rate beset black Peoria - higher than Chicago and Springfield.