Methodist Medical Center is accepting camp registrations through September 15 for children age 5 to 18 who are working through issues of grief following the death of a loved one. “Kourage Kids” is a free one-day outing for young people who have experienced…
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Peoria Public Library Offers Free Computer Classes This Fall
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Peoria Public Library first offered computer classes and open lab times last year. A new fall schedule for both classes and open lab times at both Main Library and Lincoln Branch will begin on Monday, September 10 and will end…
Bradley Receives Recognition from National Publications
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Bradley University is once again considered one of the best higher education institutions in the country, according to The Princeton Review, which features the university in the newly released 2013 college guide, “The Best 377 Colleges.” “We are pleased that a highly respected,…
Koehler donates food and lodging reimbursement to charity
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State Senator Dave Koehler (D-Peoria) is donating his food and lodging reimbursement for today’s special session of the General Assembly to the Community Foundation Wholesome Food Fund, which helps low-income families purchase healthy food at the Peoria Farmers Market. “I’m…
September at Proctor Hospital
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alonetogether Grief Support Group – Every Monday. alonetogether is a grief support group, open to the community, that meets Mondays from 4:30-5:30 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…
Friends of Rocky Glen Fund-raiser
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Friends of Rocky Glen will benefit from a fund-raiser from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 7 at the John S. Rhodell Brewery, 619 S.W. Water Street, Peoria. Donations will be welcome. The event includes free snacks, a slide show on Rocky…
Volunteer Shuttle Drivers Needed for New Service at Proctor
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Proctor Hospital is recruiting for volunteer courtesy shuttle drivers. The courtesy shuttle will run Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. -6:00 p.m. Volunteer drivers are needed for four-hour shifts daily from 6:00-10:00 a.m.; 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.; and 2:00 – 6:00…
New Chief at Helm of West Peoria Fire Department
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Volunteer of more than 30 years chosen to lead. A new chief has been named for the West Peoria Fire Department (WPFD). Chief Terry Schadt officially leads the volunteer department, replacing Robert Stecher who held the top spot for 25…
Peoria Park District’s September Activities
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Pickleball for 50+ Changing Times The Peoria Park District’s Pickleball for 50+ program at Franciscan Recreation Complex (FRC) will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. starting September 4. It will run through December 20 (excluding November 22). Cost…
Gordon-Booth Thanks Everyone Who Donated to the Cell Phones for Soldiers Drive
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During the last month local residents donated 62 cell phones for Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth’s (D-Peoria) 4th Annual Cell Phones for Soldiers Drive. Through this drive, over 9,300 minutes of talk time will be provided to soldiers overseas. “I would like to…