By Daniela Vidal About 20,000 rubber ducks will soon take over the Illinois River late this August. For the 24th year, the Center for Prevention of Abuse is hosting the Duck Race, its largest fundraiser, with hopes it will help open doors…
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DeWayne Bartels was one heck of a newsman
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DeWayne Bartels is dead. He died the way he wanted to, working on a story. His wife found him sitting on the floor of their home, hunched over his laptop. DeWayne was a former co-worker of mine at the Peoria Times-Observer.…
Guest editorials: Supreme Court’s Ruling Lets Us Continue to Bring Men Value to Our Patients
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by Bill Leaver, President & CEO, Iowa Health System and Debbie Simon, President/CEO Methodist Medical Center There’s no doubt about it. The health care industry has anxiously awaited the Supreme Court opinion upholding or striking down the Affordable Care Act. Since…
Happenings for August 2012
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Aug 2 – CEFCU Jazz Series features the Central Illinois Jazz Orchestra at the CEFCU Center Stage from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Admission FREE. This FREE series features local jazz artists & is supported by CEFCU & the Illinois Jazz Society. Aug 2…
Public Library Presents Building Common Ground-Discussions of Community, Civility and Compassion During August
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In August Peoria Public Library will present a variety of programs that have the goal of engaging the public in contemplation and discussion of the importance of community, civility and compassion in their daily lives. The program is a collaboration…
Peoria Park District Happenings for August 2012
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GOLF LESSONS FOR ADULTS – Adult outdoor lessons cover everything from driving to putting in these four 1.5 hour classes. Sessions begin August 1 and August 2 at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $55/residents, $60/non-residents. More details on these classes, including how…
Miscellaneous news
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Night Out Against Crime Events Scheduled for Tuesday, August 7th Join Neighborhoods as they celebrate their 29th Anniversary of National Night Out Against Crime! The City of Peoria collaborates with Neighborhood Associations, Neighborhood Watch Groups, Churches, Schools, Social Service Agencies and Businesses…
6th Annual Fiesta en el Rio comes to Peoria on July 28th
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By Daniela Vidal July 28th will bring salsa rhythms and the sizzle of Latin food to Peoria’s riverfront as Fiesta en el Rio makes its sixth appearance. Sponsored by Peoria Hispanics, Fiesta en el Rio brings live entertainment, games for all ages, and…
Local Restauranteur, Bob Eid, Received “Pillar of the West Bluff Award” from West Bluff Council
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One World Founder/CEO Bob Eid was the recipient of the 2012 West Bluff Council “Pillar of the West Bluff Award.” Eid was nominated by West Bluff Council member and Bradley University Business Manager Emeritus Ken Goldin. Founded in 1993 by…
Anthrozoology and Road Pizza
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Lying on the highway ahead was a beautiful fox snake, maybe 4 feet long. It appeared to be warming in the morning sun. Because the middle of the road is just as dangerous for snakes as it is for politicians…