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One incumbent sails to victory, two former at-large council members return and the mayor welcomes two newcomers to the horseshoe. Peoria’s City Council election on April 9 was quite a game changer. With just 12 percent voter turnout, those who cast their ballots managed to open the door for new faces—and new opportunities—for the...
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The Grand Tour of Homes is proud to present some of Peoria’s fine historical and architectural heritage on the 2013 Grand Tour. On Sunday, May 19h 2013, from 12:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. the general public is invited to tour seven West Bluff homes and the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Hall...
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The District 150 Board voted to sign an Intergovernmental Agreement with Peoria Public Library at a recent board meeting, an action taken by the Peoria Public Library Board on April 16. The agreement recognizes that Peoria Public Library and District 150 have a shared vision and common goals and calls upon administrators, decision-makers, staff and...
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Saturday, May 18th the West Peoria Residents Association is sponsoring a community – wide yard sale. Residents are encouraged to join WPRA in this West Peoria event. Signage will be posted in West Peoria and advertising placed in the Peoria Journal Star. If you are interested in being a participant, email vp1@westpeoriaresidents.org. As of...
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Deb Williamson, A.I.T. Licensed Insurance Representative American Family Insurance’The year was 2005. It was early spring; my husband had been doctoring a sore foot to find out that it was a tumor. We found the results to be devastating; the tumor was in the 1% category and was malignant. After a long 2 ½ year battle,...
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South Side Trust & Savings Bank, a subsidiary of Mid Illinois Bancorp, Inc., at its April 2013 Annual Shareholders Meeting, announced the promotions of Todd Lawson to Senior Vice President Loans, Brett Moehring to Vice President Finance, Tami Smith to Assistant Auditor, and Kristin Dahl to Electronic Banking Officer. Lawson has worked in the banking...
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Mix up a good time and support Peoria Zoo at Zootini – the wildest martini tasting event ever – on Friday, May 17 from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m., presented by Peoria Zoological Society at the Zambezi River Lodge. A variety of martinis (shaken, not stirred) are served by local bartenders at an after-hours event...
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The Peoria Park District (PPD) Volunteer Department is pleased to announce that twenty-two of its most generous volunteers will receive the Presidential Volunteer Service Award. The President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation, formed in 2003 by former President George W. Bush, recognizes volunteers around the nation. Those volunteers who give the most of their...
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Peoria Players Theatre announces auditions for the Summer Youth Theatre production of All Shook Up directed by Jeremy Kelly. Inspired by and featuring the songs of Elvis Presley, this musical features such classics as “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Jailhouse Rock,” & “Don’t Be Cruel.” Auditions will be held at Peoria Players on Saturday, May 18 from 4:00...
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alonetogether Grief Support Group – Mondays from 4:30-6:00 p.m. – alonetogether is a grief support group, open to the community, that meets Mondays from 4:30-6:00 p.m. in Group Room 4 of the Counseling Center at Proctor Hospital. If you are experiencing grief from loss of a loved one, divorce or separation, loss of...
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