by Ed Klein, Peoria, IL I wonder if those who are disenchanted with the Republican candidates for President and find a fresh voice in Ron Paul understand the consequences of the ideas he espouses. That is to say, an America…
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What Was That Again?
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by Dolores M. Klein, Peoria, IL Remember when candidate John F. Kennedy, back in the 60’s felt it important to reassure groups of ministers that his being a practicing Catholic would not influence his decisions should be become President? In…
‘Recycling Electronics is no Longer Optional’
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[Editor’s Note: The Community Word offers this column to various agencies and governmental organizations such as the City and County of Peoria, the Library, etc. in order to inform the public just what it is that they do for our Peoria-area…
Happenings for February
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Download the original attachment FEBRUARY HAPPENINGS Feb 2 – Peoria Public Library offers a “Spanish Conversation Hour” at Lincoln Branch from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and is co-sponsored by the Peoria Hispanics Club. All ages and all levels of speaking…
Power of Play to host unique non-event
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Polly Barton and Carlotta Bielfeldt, co-chairs of the Power of Play Campaign, announced today that the Campaign will NOT host a Special Event Fundraiser on Friday, February 10, 2012, and that you’re NOT invited! This non-event event will NOT include…
Illinois American Water Announces 2012 Environmental Grant Program
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Illinois American Water announced today that the application process is now open for its 2012 Environmental Grant Program to support innovative, community-based environmental projects that improve, restore or protect the watersheds, surface water and/or groundwater supplies through partnerships. The company…
Miscellaneous stories
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Gordon Announces Networking Event for Small Businesses & Lenders State Rep. Jehan Gordon will co-host an event for small businesses with the Illinois Department of Financial Regulation and the Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce. The “How to Access Capital for…
Peoria’s Riverfront Visitor Center
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By Greg Speck Have you ever heard of the Riverfront Visitors Center? Sure you have. But, what do you know about it? Well, for starters, it’s located in the oldest commercial building standing in Peoria. It was originally built in…
Happy New Year
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Peoria’s only literary magazine Downstate Story is now available
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Ten new short stories by Illinois and Midwestern writers, illustrated with original art, are featured in the 2011 edition of Downstate Story, Peoria’s only literary magazine. The downstate Illinois writers in this issue are: Pepper Bauer of Mapleton; Ray Pierce and…