Gary Matthews has pulled a fast one over the City of Peoria. From the Journal Star: “Management of the Marriott Pere Marquette and Courtyard by Marriott in Downtown Peoria might be changing soon. The reasons and ramifications are unclear. “EM…
The question isn’t whether the aliens have landed. Fact is, they are here in the U.S., they number in the thousands of species, and they are increasingly disruptive: causing extinctions, spreading disease, harming forests, and contributing to ecological instability. And…
Sleep deprivation adversely affects my disposition and thinking skills. Some might wonder why a woman whose grown children live away from home with children of their own is sleep deprived. I’m not a care provider for someone residing in my…
More traditional West Peoria summer events are planned for the first Saturday of June. June 7th marks both the 17th West Peoria Jamboree Run in the morning with the Jamboree and Scout Carnival that evening. Join runners for the 4-mile…
June 3 – The next meeting of the Heart of Illinois Knitting Guild is June 3 at 9:00 a.m. The Guild is taking a field trip and will meet at Knit 4 Together Yarn Shop in Dunlap, Illinois with lunch to follow…
The Peoria Park District’s Forest Park Nature Center will host a Nature Art Series, special art projects for children ages 5 to 10, during the month of June. All classes are from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Nature Art Series projects…
Chris Vallillo: Abraham Lincoln in Song 06/07/14 2:00PM – 4:00PM Chris Vallillo: Abraham Lincoln in Song – Main Library The life of Abraham Lincoln spanned a period of change, growth and struggle in our young nation, and the music of…
Come Out and Enjoy Patriotic Jazz Tunes Performed by Harmony In Blue! Bring the whole family out to see Harmony in Blue, the Jazz Ensemble of the Air National Guard Band of the Midwest. Concert will be held at Glen…
Infant/Toddle Monday & Tuesday, June 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24 & 30 – Lakeview Branch Lakeview Lambs – 10:30-11:00 a.m. Ages 2 to 3. Monday, June 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 – North Branch Tiny Tots…
Join a book club at Peoria Public Library this month. New members are always welcome! Book ‘Em Mystery Book Club will meet on Sunday, June 15 at 2:00 p.m. at Lakeview Branch to discuss The Rope by Nevada Barr. What…
