Was the glass half empty or half full as home sales were down for the second quarter of the year compared to a year ago, but up when compared to the same period in 2009? According to the Peoria Area…
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NOW’s Celebration of Women’s Equality Day
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The Peoria Chapter of the National Organization for Women will celebrate Women’s Equality Day with a potluck for members and friends on Saturday, August 20, at 6:00 p.m. at Forest Park Nature Center in Peoria Heights. On August 26, 1920,…
Gordon Announces Upcoming Satellite Office Hours
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State Rep. Jehan Gordon (D-Peoria) recently announcing her August schedule of upcoming satellite office hours geared towards allowing constituents who cannot make it to her War Memorial district office to access state services in various locations around the 92nd district.…
Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum and Peoria Zoo have Joined Forces
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The power of play is at the foundation of a child’s ability to learn and grow. That’s why the Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum and Peoria Zoo have joined forces to create a day-long destination for learning through play—one that equips…
AdCo to Launch a Community Website, Magazine, Television Program, & Annual Award, “The Peorian”
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AdCo Advertising Agency, Inc., announces the launch of The Peorian – a fully integrated community program that utilizes print, web, television, social media and annual charity award to pay tribute to the Peoria area. The Peorian consists of a bi-monthly…
Fifth Annual Recovery Walks! 2011 Celebrating Recovery in Motion One Step at a Time
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The Proctor Health Care Foundation and the Illinois Institute for Addiction Recovery at Proctor Hospital are pleased to announce Recovery Walks! 2011 Saturday, September 24. The Walk, to benefit the Ameel Rashid Scholarship for Addiction Recovery, will be held from…
College Visits: Why, When, How?
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It takes both time and money to tour college campuses. Is it worthwhile? When is the best time to visit? Find out at a free seminar “College Visits: Why, When, How?” presented by Debra Clay of College Knowledge on Monday,…
Newsbriefs for July
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Jehan Gordon Launches Third Annual Cell Phones for Soldiers Drive Lawmaker launches program to support troops serving overseas To help our troops serving overseas call home, state Rep. Jehan Gordon (D-Peoria) on Friday kicked off her third annual cell phone…
Peoria Park District in July
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The 5th Annual Peoria Park District Long Drive Challenge – Qualifying will take place on Sat., June 25 at the southernmost field at Detweiller Park from 10:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. The finals will be held at Donovan Golf Course hole…
Lines Redrawn: Quinn OKs U.S. House District Map
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After months of deliberation among state lawmakers, Governor Quinn signs into law new districts that he says meet with his desire for ‘openness and fairness.’ Democrats have more than one reason for fireworks this month after their leader in Springfield…