Kick off the holiday season at Enchanted Florist and Boutique for a VIP shopping night in support of Girl Scouts of Central Illinois and enjoy Girl Scout cookies and hot apple cider while you shop. This event will be held…
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Illinois American Water Encourages Customers to Prepare for Cold Weather Now
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Illinois American Water reminds homeowners to take precautions now to be prepared for freezing winter temperatures ahead. Acting now can prevent costly plumbing repairs and headaches for homeowners. During winter weather, interior water pipes need special care to keep them…
Keep Peoria Beautiful Congratulates Orchid Winners
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Orchid Awards and Beautification Awards were presented to area businesses for exceptional landscaping and site beautification. The two Orchid Award winners were: Metro Center and the Becker Building. The Orchid maintenance Award was presented to David Vaughan Investments. Additional award…
Musical Portrayal of Christmas Memories—the Christmas Chronicles
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Formed in 2009, Acaharmodies! brings together vocal talents from all over Central Illinois to create a unique a capella sound. Led by director and president Justin T. Graham and assistant director James A. Marck, the group combines refined harmonies with…
Koehler Appointed to Special Committee on Medicaid Reform
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State Senator Dave Koehler (D-Peoria) will be a member of the Illinois Senate’s Special Committee on Medicaid Reform. This committee will examine Illinois’ current Medicaid laws and procedures to find ways to cut Medicaid costs by delivering more efficient services. …
December Schedule for Methodist Hospital Mobile Mammography Van
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Features new digital mammography! No referral required. Please call 309-671-8282 for an appointment. Most insurance companies cover “screening” mammograms. Medicare pays for one screening mammogram every 12 months. If you do not have insurance or are underinsured, tell us when…
Humana’s Guidance Center Hosts Many Activities
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When the Humana Guidance Center hosts a birthday party, everyone is invited! They host one each month and their calendar reminds you, “It Doesn’t Have to be Your Birthday.” You’re still invited for cake, ice cream, and beverages. About those…
Illinois American Water Provides Senior Safety Tips
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Illinois American Water reminds senior citizens to take precautions against home repair and telemarketing scams. By following some helpful tips, everyone including senior citizens, can avoid falling victim to fraud.“We want our customers to be armed with information that can…
Say ‘hello’ to Vivian at Glen oak Zoo
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Vivian, a 13-month-old female giraffe, arrived Sunday morning from Riverbanks Zoo in Columbia, South Carolina. Zoo officials have been keeping her quarantined in the giraffe barn to ensure she’s adjusting to her new surroundings. Vivian was hand-raised at the Riverbanks…
Methodist Medical Center Nuclear Medicine Earns ACR Accreditation
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Methodist has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in nuclear medicine as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology (ACR). Methodist is the only accredited Nuclear Medicine department in the area. The ACR gold…