Retired State Senator George Shadid announced that he will donate his remaining campaign funds – $25,000 to the George P. Shadid Jr. Scholarship fund and $11,730 to the Institute for Principled Leadership in Public Service (IPL). Shadid says he chose…
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American Red Cross Offers Safety Training for Those Participating in Sports & Recreational Activities
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Back to school also means back to practice for thousands of student athletes and coaches. The American Red Cross has training and resources available for people to learn how to treat a variety of emergencies and injuries that may occur…
The Community Foundation of Central Illinois welcomes Jessica Dillon as Program Manager
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The Community Foundation of Central Illinois (CFCI) welcomes Jessica Dillon as Program Manager. Dillon’s responsibilities include: grant & scholarship administration, marketing & communications, resource management, information management, donor /fund holder relations & special events. Prior to joining CFCI, Dillon served…
Recovery Walks! 2013 at Proctor Hospital
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This event celebrates recovery in motion, one step at a time. All proceeds benefit the Ameel Rashid Scholarship for Addiction Recovery on the campus of Proctor Hospital. The event will be held on Saturday, September 28th from 10:00 a.m. –…
Celebrate the 2013 Orchid Award Winners on September 19th
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Annual Awards Reception to Celebrate the 2013 Orchid Award Winners with a wine tasting with light hors d’oeuvres on Thursday, September 19th at the Luthy Botanical Garden from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person or $200 for…
Free Affordable Care Act Educational Session
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Wednesday, September 25th, at 2:00 p.m. at the Hult Center for Healthy Living. What impact will the Affordable Care Act have on you? This educational seminar will prepare you to make the best decisions about your important health insurance coverage.…
Ray LaHood Named Distinguished Fellow at Bradley University
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Former U.S. Secretary of Transportation and U.S. Congressman Ray LaHood has been named the first Honorary Senior Distinguished Fellow for the Institute for Principled Leadership in Public Service (IPL) at Bradley University. Through his appointment former Secretary LaHood will participate…
SF SAINT FRANCIS CENTERS FOR BREAST HEALTH OFFER NEW 3D MAMMOGRAM
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The OSF Saint Francis Centers for Breast Health now offers a three-dimensional mammogram called 3D Breast Tomosynthesis at the Center for Health Rt. 91 and Morton locations. 3D mammography is a new screening and diagnostic tool designed for early breast…
Happenings for August
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Aug 1 – Whisper and Shout at Contemporary Art Center – 8:00 – 10:00 p.m. – Peoria’s open mic for sharing/inspiring poetry is held on the first Thursday of each month. Each night the open mic features a popular regionally…
Is nothing sacred?
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by Dolores M. Klein, Peoria, IL A few years ago we could discuss local and national issues on local radio talk shows. I recall a highly exasperated woman calling in, complaining that we were always talking about rape: “Is nothing…