Ever spray a new perfume or cologne but soon after lose your ability to smell it? While a simplistic analogy, that same sort of “signal reception and desensitization” is at the heart of research by Dr. Eleonora Zakharian and could…

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The Metro Peoria Committee unveiled its new website at today’s regular monthly meeting at the Peoria County Courthouse. The new website, http://www.metropeoriagov.com/, will keep citizens of the County of Peoria, including those within City of Peoria limits, informed of the…

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Richwoods High School is hosting a six week baseball camp starting January 6. Richwoods head coach Doug Goessman will direct the program in conjunction with U.S. Baseball Academy. Classes are available for players in grades 1-12 and are limited to…

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At-large Peoria city council member Chuck Weaver recently announced that he will not run for Mayor in 2013. “I considered running when Mayor Ardis had not clarified his intentions,” Weaver said. “… an incredible number of city residents sought me…

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Dec 18-Methodist at Morton-1909 N. Morton Ave.-Morton Dec 19-WalMart-2701 N. Main-Canton Dec 20-Cherry Tree Shopping Center-Washington Dec 27-Methodist Medical Group at Chillicothe-525 Sweetbriar Dec 28-Methodist Medical Group at Metamora-901 Walnut There is no need for a doctor’s order for a…

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Seniors on the Go Health education programs – Thursday, December 13th from 10:30 – 11:45 a.m. “Speaking to be Heard,” will be presented by G. Kevin Randall, PhD, CFLE, Associate Professor at Bradley University from 11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.…

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Congressman Aaron Schock (R-IL) spear-headed a bipartisan letter, co-signed by over sixty of his House colleagues, to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers seeking a resolution over growing concerns about impaired barge traffic down the Mississippi River. Barge traffic could…

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Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth (D-Peoria) will be hosting her 2nd Annual Veterans’ Appreciation Breakfast on Saturday, December 8 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall, located at 1505 East Lake Ave. in Peoria Heights. This…

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On December 16th from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m., at Peoria Public Library North Branch, enjoy the Music in the McKenzie with Kicked to the Curb, an acoustic blues group from Springfield, IL area. Vocalist Southside Jonny Clausing brings the audience…

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The Memorial Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure is pleased to announce the availability Community Health Grants in the Komen Memorial 36 county service area for fiscal year 2013 for innovative projects. Based on a community needs assessment,…

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