Archive for September, 2007

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An article featured in the October issue of The Community Word outlined the potential pitfalls teen drivers face and the requirements for the state’s graduated licensing system. On August 20 of this year, Governor Blagojevich signed a law that tightens the restrictions imposed on young drivers with the intention of making teenagers more responsible...
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“Have Scissors, Will Travel,” should be Sharon Clark’s motto at her “Who Does Your Hair?” Beauty Salon. Although she’s owner/operator of a full-service salon, Clark is convinced taking her hair styling talent to shut-ins and people who find it hard to get around in the winter is a new trend in beauty culture. “I think there...
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Dress for Success provides much more than a business suit to a needy woman seeking employment and independence. The international non-profit organization, dedicated to improving the lives of women, provides professional clothing, employment retention programs and ongoing support. Such resources help women to be self-sufficient and successful both personally and professionally. Founded in...
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Don’t be surprised if Peoria County officials soon announce plans to construct a new Bel-Wood Nursing Home. A recent study of the existing facility revealed the need for an estimated $12 million in updates. Rather than spend that kind of money on changes and renovations, some in the County believe it would be fiscally wiser...
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When U.S. Rep. Ray LaHood announced that he wouldn’t seek re-election, some progressives wondered: Did his decision stem from the difficulty of once more legislating by collaboration and compromise without the dominance of controlling both houses of Congress (indeed, all three branches of the federal government), or the difficulty of trying to be a...
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Let’s just take a moment and talk about the birds and the bees. After all, these critters can teach us a good deal about the world. Remember, they share our need for clean air and water. You may have heard about the canary in the coal mine. Miners kept a caged bird nearby, the...
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John Morris spent a day enjoying the news media reporting on the results of a campaign poll “as if it were gospel.” Actually, I suspect that the habitually upbeat former Peoria City Council member wasn’t really all that much amused as he was annoyed. Not that he would ever admit it. For those who missed...
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by Dolores Klein It is gratifying when we see very young people dedicate themselves to an important project, acting on research and study, and creatively and boldly taking action. An eighth grade student, now a graduate, Madeline Piller from Mendota, Illinois, along with her brother and school friends, acting on their research, wrote a play,...
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Excuse me, but wasn’t it just Christmas? I’m a little hazy on this but I could swear we just exchanged gifts. Seriously, am I the only one who’s trying to remember when January happened? I honestly feel like yesterday was February and while I was sleeping last night someone ripped March through July out of...
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