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From capital punishment to education funding, gubernatorial candidates are running fast and hard with little agreement on the issues. Here we go  . . . Newspapers and televised ads are once again replete with mudslinging and pointed remarks on candidates’ opposing views. Democrats and Republicans grin and greet, parry the...
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The West Peoria Neighborhood Watch will meet on Wednesday, September 8th at 6:30 p.m. at the City Hall. Guests for the evening will be members of the SWAT Team from the Peoria County Sheriff’s Department. Deputy Middlemas will give an up-date on any criminal activity in the community. The West Peoria...
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Children’s Hospital of Illinois is pleased to welcome the following members to its Community Advisory Board. Joining the Children’s Hospital of Illinois Community Advisory Board are Joshua Waite, Managing Director/Financial Advisor, Northwestern Mutual Financial Network; Melody Berry, VP Marketing & Communications, Humana; and Seshardi Guha, President and CEO, CGN...
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Free Medicare Help Desk in September – Proctor Hospital, in association with BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois’ Services in the Neighborhood program, offers a free Medicare Help Desk the fourth Wednesday of every month, from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m., in the Lobby at Proctor Hospital. September’s date will be on...
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WOMEN’S 4-PLAYER SCRAMBLE AT KELLOGG GOLF COURSE Sign up now for the Peoria Park District’s Women’s 4-Player Scramble at Kellogg Golf Course on Saturday, September 4. This tournament is open to amateur women ages 12+. Cost is $60/team, including green fees. Tee times begin at 8 a.m. Entry deadline is...
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A May 2009 column by Bill Knight was named one of a “Golden Dozen” recognized by the International Society of Weekly Newspaper Editors (ISWNE) at its annual conference in Richmond, Ky. The opinion piece, “Illinois can handle detainees,” was on moving 240 Guantanamo Bay terror suspects to Illinois. It was...
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7915 N. Hale, Peoria, IL 61615 For more information, please call: 1-309-691-1677 All events are open to everyone and THEY ARE FREE! Sept.   1 -  11:00 – Come Play Bridge, Pinochle or Euchre Sept.   2 -    1:00 – Come Enjoy a Root Beer Float Sept.   3 -   11:00 – 2:00 – Book Swap ...
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The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary announces its 58th Annual Style Show, to be held at 11:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn City Centre, Peoria, on Tuesday, October 5, 2010. Guests to either of the two shows will see the latest fashions from area stores. Stores participating this year...
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On September 9, 2010 the Peoria County Genealogical Society is featuring new beginnings. In conjunction with the “Who Do You Think You Are” series currently in repeats this month on NBC television, the society is sponsoring a membership drive and the opportunity for you to learn how to find out...
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The deadline for the 2010 Peoria County Farm Bureau photo contest is Wednesday, September 1st. Photos taken by Farm Bureau members, their spouse or dependents can send entries. Entries will be judged in three categories. 1) Farm Activities, Scenes and Machinery; 2) Nature, Wildlife and Farm Animals; and 3)...
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