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Filipino-American Society of Central Illinois summer picnic is June 8
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FASCI SUMMER PICNIC (Filipino-American Society of Central Illinois) SUNDAY, JUNE 8, 2014 Celebrating the Birthday of Jose P. Rizal, Philippines and United States Independence Days & Father’s Day Noon – Invocation, Lunch Program: National Anthems Tribute to Jose P. Rizal…
Ray LaHood Named Distinguished Fellow at Bradley University
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Former U.S. Secretary of Transportation and U.S. Congressman Ray LaHood has been named the first Honorary Senior Distinguished Fellow for the Institute for Principled Leadership in Public Service (IPL) at Bradley University. Through his appointment former Secretary LaHood will participate…
South Side Bank announces promotions
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South Side Trust & Savings Bank, a subsidiary of Mid Illinois Bancorp, Inc., held their Annual Meeting on April 8, 2013 where David F. Cochran, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, announced his retirement as Chief Executive Officer.…
SOUTH SIDE TRUST & SAVINGS BANK ANNOUNCES PROMOTIONS
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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…
Mix up a good time and support Peoria Zoo at Zootini
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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…
Peoria Park District seats trustees
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Two incumbent trustees were sworn in and seated at the regular meeting of the Peoria Park District Board of Trustees on Wednesday, April 24, 2013. Re-elected as a Northern District seat at the April 9, 2013 election was MATTHEW P.…
Bradley University Speech Team cruises to 41st national championship
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Bradley University’s Speech Team swept the top five individual positions on its way to the team championship in the National Forensics Association tournament. Junior Kaybee Brown was crowned the Individual Sweepstakes champion. This is the second consecutive year Bradley has…
Gordon-Booth Urges Residents to Beware of Scam Artists During Flood Clean-Up Efforts
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As residents clean up from historic flooding, state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth (D-Peoria) warns residents against scam artists who might try to take advantage of those looking for assistance. “Over forty counties, including Peoria County, have been declared disaster areas by…
The Amazing Kreskin to Perform on January 11th
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The world’s greatest mentalist, the Amazing Kreskin will perform Friday January 11, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. at the Five Points Performing Arts Center at 360 N. Wilmor Rd. Washington Illinois. For over 50 years Kreskin has been telling people things…