by Merle Widmer, former Peoria County Board member & blogger A recent JS article entitled “Citizens Like Bel-Wood Plan” by ex-JSEB member and now reporter, Chris Kaergard wrote, “The new nursing home (214 beds) is planned to have a capacity…
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Re-Launching the “Good Neighor” Business Award of the Year into a Monthly Award –
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by Jehan Gordon, State Rep., 92nd Dist. There are many people and organizations in Peoria that work to make our communities better, including a host of dedicated non-profit organizations that are focused on addressing a myriad of challenges faced by…
3rd Annual Cell Phone for Soldiers Drive!
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by Jehan Gordon, State Rep., 92nd Dist. Oftentimes while going through our junk drawers we find things we don’t remember owning. Commonly one of these items is an old, unused cell phone that we just don’t know what to do…
August Happenings
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Aug 2 – The Peoria Area Association of REALTORS® (PAAR) will hold a free seminar for the public on property assessment and the appeal process from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. at 7307 Willowlake Court. To register call 688-8591. Aug 2…
Free August Events for Kids @ Peoria Public Library
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Teddy Bear Wellness Clinic – for ages 2-8 will be Friday, August 5, from 12:00-1:00 p.m. at the North Branch. Dr. Claire Crone, noted Teddiologist, visits the library to provide a yearly check-up for your teddy or other furry friend.…
Proctor Hospital Happenings
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August Seniors on the Go – It’s Free Topics: “Back” to the Future and Why am I tired all the time? The Hult Health Education Center and Proctor Hospital will present Seniors on the Go on Thursday, August 18 at…
Tutoring & Career Services Coming Soon to Peoria Public Library
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A new and improved tutoring and career system is arriving at the Peoria Public Library. The Peoria Public Library will be working with Brainfuse, an online learning system, to provide free tutoring and learning services, as well as career help,…
Peoria Among Top 10 Cities for Healthy Living
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The Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index® (WBI) ranks Peoria 13th best city in the country for total well-being and health of its residents. The WBI rankings are based on data gathered between January and December 2010 regarding resident’s life evaluation, emotional health,…
Peoria Rises on Forbes Best Places for Business List
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Peoria ranks 71 among top 200 “Best Places for Business and Careers” in 2011 according to Forbes.com.” That’s up from #86 in 2010. The list focuses on three main components: cost of business, job growth and education. Topping the list…
There is a Peoria Public Library Open Daily Even During Construction
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Confused about where you can go for library service? It is understandable! While Peoria Public Library finishes the last of our construction projects, you can now enjoy one of two state-of-the-art library facilities any day of the week! The McClure,…