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Yes, it’s that “Old Saint Nick” time of year again! So, if you’re stumped about gift ideas this Christmas, may I suggest an eclectic and colorful little shop in Peoria Heights that features everything from kites and cutting boards to chocolate and coffee from all over the world at reasonable prices? It’s a Fair...
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One in four veterans in the United States are homeless; and, with the early presence of Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans showing up at shelters, veteran’s affairs directors are expecting a “tsunami of homeless veterans” in the near future. That’s why Bob Johnson is starting a shelter for veterans at 416 N.E. Jefferson Street...
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Suicide is the second leading cause of death for people ages 15 to 24 in the state of Illinois, according to Executive Director of the Mental Health Association of Illinois Valley, Katie Jones. Nationally, it is the third leading cause of death in that age group. “Suicide prevention among our young people is not a topic...
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“These boots were made for walkin,”’ could he a theme for the Christian Bros. Boot Outlet store in Bellevue. Instead, it’s a western store with a whole lot more,” is their slogan, according to its current co-owner Brenda Eberley. The store epitomizes their slogan, Eberley says: “Even though our biggest volume seller is boots,...
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“Have Scissors, Will Travel,” should be Sharon Clark’s motto at her “Who Does Your Hair?” Beauty Salon. Although she’s owner/operator of a full-service salon, Clark is convinced taking her hair styling talent to shut-ins and people who find it hard to get around in the winter is a new trend in beauty culture. “I think there...
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Peoria’s rebuttal to the murder and mayhem of the past few months is to throw a wingding of a party! Yes, August 7 is the 24th annual National Night Out (NNO) Against Crime festivities in Peoria with 25 Neighborhood Association and four Neighborhood Watch parties. Everything will be featured from Gospel Choirs and Karaoke to...
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