Gordon Backs New Law to Employ Illinoisans on Public Works Projects Continuing her commitment to put people back to work, State Rep. Jehan Gordon (D-Peoria) is applauding a new law requiring 90 percent of workers employed on state-funded public work…
Articles
Local Author to Speak at ‘Look. It’s My Book!’ Fundraiser Event
by Community Word Staff • • 0 Comments
“I know a lot about street gangs, gun running, murder and drug dealing in Chicago,” author David Heinzmann says. He will tell all when he speaks at a June 12 fund raiser for the Peoria charity Look. It’s My Book!…
Helping People Find Their Own Best Answers
by Sandra Dempsey Post • • 0 Comments
Debbie Delgado isn’t hesitant to ask thought provoking questions of her clients. The questions are personal and sometimes poignant, and definitely ones that require much more than one-word answers. One of her goals is to help people live joyful and…
Tuition Increase Continues at Illinois Colleges & Universities
by Amanda Knowles • • 0 Comments
While many students across the state are preparing for graduation, there are many more who are preparing to begin college in the fall. One of the biggest concerns when beginning a secondary education is how to afford the increasing costs…
West Peoria News for June 2010
by Community Word Staff • • 0 Comments
Results show that West Peoria’s 2010 census 77 percent of households have participated via mail. The Census now continues door-to-door to seek out those who haven’t yet responded. Please participate. If the occupant isn’t at home when a census worker…
June Happenings
by Community Word Staff • • 0 Comments
thru June 13 – Conklin’s Barn II Dinner Theatre presents- “Your Bag or Mine” – A world premiere comedy written by one of our own. Stars Bob Lane Jr., Mary Simons, and Peoria’s own Mike Dentino and Lana Warner. Call…
Dr. William H. Albers named Tri-County Citizen of the Year
by Community Word Staff • • 0 Comments
The Kiwanis Club of Peoria presented the 47th Annual Ray A. Neumann Tri-County Citizen of the Year Award to Dr. William H. Albers. Dr. Albers’ support helped lead to the establishment of the Children’s Hospital of Illinois at OSF St.…
June Events for Children at Peoria Public Library
by Community Word Staff • • 0 Comments
Picture Book Picnics, return to Peoria Public Library Lakeview Branch on Tuesdays, June 1,8,15,and 22 from noon to 1:00 p.m. for children ages 3 to 10 and their caregivers on the lawn outside the branch. Attendees are invited to bring…
Boys & Girls clubs announce Snag & Brag anglers tournament
by Community Word Staff • • 0 Comments
PThe Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Peoria will be holding its inaugural ALIPRO Snag & Brag Fishing Tournament on Sunday, June 6th. Eight to ten teams consisting of four anglers each will begin fishing at 6:00 a.m. in various…
Proctor Hospital Happenings
by Community Word Staff • • 0 Comments
The Family Maternity Center at Proctor Hospital offers an array of classes for everyone in the family including moms, dads, siblings and grandparents. Most classes are free. Newborn Care (free) June 3 LAMAZE ($60 per couple) June 7-28 Breastfeeding ($10.00)…