Newsbriefs

NOROVIRUS: THE “STOMACH FLU” The Peoria City/County Health Department reminds individuals that a norovirus outbreak, also known as the “stomach flu”, does not occur just on cruise ships this time of year. Noroviruses often occur in restaurants, schools, childcare facilities, long-term care facilities, and holiday gatherings. Noroviruses are a group of related viruses that affect...
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The Peoria City/County Health Department is reminding area residents that by following some simple ideas their holidays can be healthy and safe. Greg Chance, Administrator at Peoria City/County Health Department, states, “Healthy habits can positively impact the health trends we see in Peoria County today. We can each do our part by following these 12...
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Springdale Cemetery will again participate in the national Wreaths Across America program on Saturday, December 15. The ceremony begins indoors at 11:00 a.m. at the Cemetery’s Volunteer & Maintenance Building, and similar ceremonies will take place concurrently across the nation. Immediately following the program, attendees will then adjourn to Soldiers Hill to place pine...
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Kewanee Hospital (KH) has signed a Letter of Intent to affiliate with OSF HealthCare, one of the largest integrated systems in Illinois. The partnership with OSF HealthCare would give Kewanee and the surrounding community access to more high-quality specialty care, close to home. Kewanee Hospital has collaborated with OSF HealthCare for many years, and...
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Jim Maloof/Realtor has announced a new management plan for the company with a tripartite organizational structure, including an Executive Vice President of Residential Sales, Vice President of Commercial Sales, Corporate Liaison, and Vice President of Finance & Accounting. Taking on those roles will be Carol Urish as Executive VP of Residential Sales, J.R. Koch as...
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R & B Productions will be hosting next month. Branson on the Road-Christmas Style Show is a holiday show from the popular touring group Branson on the Road out of Branson, Missouri. This show offers great Christmas music, old country favorites and plenty of comedy. This show will be held Saturday December 22, 2012 at...
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Miriam Rosenbohm of rural Bartonville is the recipient of the 2012 Peoria County Farm Bureau Ag Service Award. The award has been presented to a Peoria County resident each year since 1996 at the Farm Bureau’s annual meeting. It recognizes an individual who has given their time and talent for the betterment of...
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Federal Companies of East Peoria received the 2012 Children’s Charity Award from the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Peoria at their annual event on November 10. The award was presented by Caterpillar Foundation Vice President Michelle Sullivan. Federal Companies was recognized for raising over $80,000 for the Boys and Girls Club through its...
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Peoria County Administrator Lori Curtis Luther has been selected for the 2012 Class of 40 Leaders Under Forty by Central Illinois Business Publishers (CIBP). CIBP coordinates the annual campaign to recognize youthful leaders who make a difference and show initiative throughout the community. Leaders are nominated by the community and selected by a panel...
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Bradley University is ranked among the top 100 private universities in a new ranking released by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance. Bradley is ranked 86th in the nation based on academic quality and affordability. The publication considers such factors as admission rate, test scores of incoming freshmen and graduation rates, as well as cost data, including tuition,...
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