Christmas in July @ McClure Branch Library Keep cool in the hottest weather by enjoying icy movies, winning gifts and sharing the spirit of giving at McClure Branch with a month of free special events. · From July 1-15 put…
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Proctor news for July 2010
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Anger Management Group – The Anger Management Group of the Counseling Center at Proctor Hospital will be on July 14th. Co-facilitators for the Group are Pamela Shuck-Hoehne, MA, NCC, LCPC, RDDP and Kellie E. Branch-Dircks, MSW, LCSW, therapists with the…
News from Illinois State Representative Jehan Gordon
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Gordon Backs New Law to Employ Illinoisans on Public Works Projects Continuing her commitment to put people back to work, State Rep. Jehan Gordon (D-Peoria) is applauding a new law requiring 90 percent of workers employed on state-funded public work…
Local Author to Speak at ‘Look. It’s My Book!’ Fundraiser Event
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“I know a lot about street gangs, gun running, murder and drug dealing in Chicago,” author David Heinzmann says. He will tell all when he speaks at a June 12 fund raiser for the Peoria charity Look. It’s My Book!…
Julius De Loatche Basketball Summer Camp Hopes to Go Year Round!
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The Julius De Loatche Basketball Camp Incorporated was founded June 6, 1999. Julius was a beloved child, lost in a tragic fire at the family home on March 3, 1999. That same year, Julius’s Basketball Coach, Mr. Tommie Washington of…
West Peoria News for June 2010
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Results show that West Peoria’s 2010 census 77 percent of households have participated via mail. The Census now continues door-to-door to seek out those who haven’t yet responded. Please participate. If the occupant isn’t at home when a census worker…
June Happenings
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thru June 13 – Conklin’s Barn II Dinner Theatre presents- “Your Bag or Mine” – A world premiere comedy written by one of our own. Stars Bob Lane Jr., Mary Simons, and Peoria’s own Mike Dentino and Lana Warner. Call…
Dr. William H. Albers named Tri-County Citizen of the Year
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The Kiwanis Club of Peoria presented the 47th Annual Ray A. Neumann Tri-County Citizen of the Year Award to Dr. William H. Albers. Dr. Albers’ support helped lead to the establishment of the Children’s Hospital of Illinois at OSF St.…
June Events for Children at Peoria Public Library
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Picture Book Picnics, return to Peoria Public Library Lakeview Branch on Tuesdays, June 1,8,15,and 22 from noon to 1:00 p.m. for children ages 3 to 10 and their caregivers on the lawn outside the branch. Attendees are invited to bring…
Boys & Girls clubs announce Snag & Brag anglers tournament
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PThe Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Peoria will be holding its inaugural ALIPRO Snag & Brag Fishing Tournament on Sunday, June 6th. Eight to ten teams consisting of four anglers each will begin fishing at 6:00 a.m. in various…