Governor Quinn is defending his proposal to cut benefits for some public employees in an effort to boost Illinois business. In what he calls a “bold step” toward solving the problems created by the Illinois legislature, Governor Pat Quinn released a statement…
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Peoria’s Grand Tour of Homes 2012
by Stella Link • • 0 Comments
On Sunday, May 20th, from noon until 5:00 p.m., the public will be touring the beautiful properties and homes that have been chosen for this year’s 29th annual Grand Tour. The architectural offerings for the Grand Tour 2012 are: 1419 W. Moss…
West Peoria News for May 2012
by Sharon McBride • • 0 Comments
Best wishes, good health and good times to our retiring City Administrator, John Carlson. The Annual West Peoria Memorial Day celebration will be held on Saturday, May 26th at 10:00 a.m. at the West Peoria War Veterans Memorial at Heading and Sterling.…
Computers are Actually Educational Tools?
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Computer Tech Tips With all the hype of Angry Birds, Facebook’s Words with Friends, and other unwanted games on your computer, it is sometimes hard to imagine that we can actually get an education using our computers. Many people are…
What can you do with this?
by Greg Speck • • 0 Comments
Business Buzz Get the Scoop on Local Small Businesses: new, unique, etc. If you want some metal or wood object repaired or restored, would you take it to just any handyman? Or would you look for someone who has specialized…
The Community Corner
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5th Installment Features …… info from the City of Peoria [Editor’s Note: The Community Word offers this column to various agencies and governmental organizations in an effort to inform the public just what it is that they do for our Peoria-area community. This…
Newsbriefs
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May activities at Proctor Hospital May 3 – 4 – Masquerade Jewelry Sale – 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. daily in Hospital Lobby. Sponsored by Proctor Service Auxiliary. May 17 – Seniors on the Go – Free @ Hult Center for Health…
Illinois one step closer to general election
by Sara Browning • • 0 Comments
Central Illinois’ primary results set the stage for the long fight to November. The spring primary gave Central Illinois residents a look at who will battle for congressional seats between now and November 6. On March 20, Illinois voters grappling with high gas prices,…
Disabilities are Us!
by Greg Speck • • 0 Comments
Are you disabled in any way? How does one live with that? “A disability is a minority of people that accepts everyone, regardless of race, creed, national origin or gender” according to Melody Reynolds, Executive Director of Advocates for Access.…
Peoria Public Library Finishes Building Program with the Lakeview Branch Grand Opening on Saturday, April 28th
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by Trisha Noack, Supervisor of Public Relations, Peoria Public Library Peoria Public Library will hold a Grand Opening of Lakeview Branch, 1137 W. Lake Avenue, on Saturday, April 28 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10:00 a.m. The event marks the final building opening…