Winter is slowing down at the time of this writing but not completely leaving us. Many activities and meetings were cancelled and will soon become an active part of our community. March 13 will mark the start of daylight savings…
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West Peoria News | Get excited, and ready to help, for Fourth of July
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Plans, meetings and efforts are underway for West Peoria’s big 50th Fourth of July event. For you who have participated in the past and newcomers to our community, this is a large opportunity to show the many outsiders that West…
West Peoria News | Community Word expanding our horizons
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It seems that in this time of many changes, another one is happening with the first edition of the Community Word of 2022. There is a new managing editor, a former West Peorian, Brian Ludwig. He spent his formative years…
West Peoria News | Christmas carolers
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West Peoria Scouts and their families will again be caroling for the community 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Dec. 6 and 7 when they tour in their holiday float. When you hear the music and fire sirens, go outside and…
West Peoria News | Trunk ‘n Treat
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Although this is the November issue of Community Word, it will be available in late October. Here is a reminder for the Trunk ‘n Treat planned from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 31 in Heddington Oaks parking lot for…
West Peoria News | Adopt a public garbage can
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Through the cleanup initiative started by the Public Safety Committee, West Peoria is looking to strategically place garbage cans/receptacles in the city. West Peoria would like citizen input and participation and is looking for volunteers from businesses and organizations to…
West Peoria News | Clean-Up Day
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Beginning decades ago, the West Peoria Township started hosting Clean-Up Day. It started in the parking lot at the corner of Sterling and West Barker avenues and was organized strictly by volunteers. Work included renting large dumpsters, publicity, recruiting volunteers…
West Peoria News | Cannabis lounge
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The 20th Annual Night Out Against Crime is scheduled for 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 3 at City Hall. The event is sponsored by the West Peoria Neighborhood Watch. Its regular monthly meeting will be 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug.…
West Peoria News | Community Clean-up
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A sincere thank you and appreciation to the West Peorians who volunteered on a hot and humid June 5 to pick up litter in our community. I saw many out doing this clean-up to keep West Peoria clean. For those…
West Peoria News | Fourth of July parade cancellation
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Sadly, the City of West Peoria made the decision to postpone the Fourth of July parade and flag raising ceremony a second year due to the pandemic. Parade arrangements must be made several weeks ahead of the Fourth and forced…