APRIL SILVER
The former Heddington Oaks property on Heading Ave. will soon be transformed into the Trillium Place Young Minds Center, a youth-based inpatient behavioral health facility.
A groundbreaking ceremony was held at the location on June 7, with Mayor Jim Dillon and Sen. Dave Koehler in attendance. The center is a partnership between Trillium Place, an affiliate of Carle Health, and The Young Minds Project.
The new facility will offer comprehensive mental health and substance use disorder services to children ages 4-17 years. Renovations to the property will transform the former nursing home into a state-of-the-art facility that is specifically designed to meet the needs of young people.
The opening of the facility is scheduled for early 2024. For more information, visit the websites youngmindsproject.org and trilliumplacehealth.org.
NEW BUSINESS OWNERS ASSOCIATION
West Peoria business owners have created an association called CORES (Commercial Owners of Retail, Entertainment, and Services) to collaborate, plan events, receive updates from the city, and speak with a unified voice to attract more businesses and customers to the area.
Meetings are held on the third Monday of every month. If you’re a business owner interested in becoming a member, please contact the City Administrator via email at administrator@cityofwestpeoria.com.
WFPD FAMILY DAY
The West Peoria Fire Department is hosting its annual Family Day event from noon-3 p.m. Sunday,
Sept. 17. The event will be held at the fire station, situated at 406 N. Waverly Ave. Attendees can look forward to a smoke trailer, where they can learn about fire safety, as well as truck and fire service displays. The Ladies Auxiliary will also be hosting a baked goods sale.
RIDE CITYLINK TO CAT VISITORS CENTER
During the month of October, CityLink and the Caterpillar Visitors Center are collaborating to provide a free entry opportunity for passengers using CityLink, CityLift, and CountyLink services. If you present a valid bus pass or ticket, you can gain free general entry into the Caterpillar Visitors Center and its exhibitions by showing it at the admission desk. Please note that each adult will need their own bus pass or ticket to qualify for this offer.
GOLF CLASSIC
Mark your calendars for the annual West Peoria Golf Classic on Saturday, Sept. 30 at Madison Golf Course. Check-in begins at 9 a.m. with a shotgun start at 10. After golf, an awards ceremony and meal will be held at Raber Packing, located at 3000 W. Farmington Road.
To participate, register at golfeventsguy.com/wpgc. For sponsorship opportunities or to volunteer, contact Zak Edmonds at 309-303-3882 or email zedmonds13@gmail.com.
All proceeds benefit the West Peoria Fire Department.
SEN. KOEHLER SPEAKING TO RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION
The Annual Meeting of the West Peoria Residents’ Association will take place on Thursday, Sept. 21.
Sen. Dave Koehler will be the keynote speaker for the event. Following the presentation, the group will introduce proposed by-law updates for membership approval and discuss upcoming plans. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. and will be held at West Peoria City Hall located at 2506 W. Rohmann Ave.