Election Day is still months away, but early voting may give some lawmakers an advantage at the polls. Election Day used to mean early risers, long lines and 30-minute waits in the chilly air of early fall. But with the…
Private schools Tuition/fees per year Bradley University … $29,300 Eureka College … $19,600 Robert Morris University … $22,200 Public institutions Tuition/fees per year Illinois Central College … $7,100 Illinois State University … $18,700 University of Illinois/Springfield … $13,300 SOURCE: American…
A new law sponsored by State Senator Dave Koehler’s will soon make it easier for farmers and other vendors to sell their products at farmers markets throughout the state. Under Illinois’ current system, local health departments set the rules for…
Sadly, one of our special summer events this year was unable to be held because of a rigorous rain storm. The Jamboree was unfortunately a “washout.” Many hours were spent in preparation of this community event. Thanks and respect to…
Sign and Sing Story Time – 10:30am Wednesdays, July 14th and 28th. Ages 0-5 – Join Abbey Cook of Communication Junction for a 30 minute interactive Story Time designed to engage your child and encourage their love of books. Each…
All locations: Top Teen Book of the Year – Get ready for the Top Teen Book Vote of 2014. Get a nomination list from any library location to help you pick some great reads this summer. Don’t forget to cast…
July 2nd – Grief Support Group – Henderson Funeral Home & Life Impact Solutions, Jeff Leeman. @ 2:00 p.m. Call Miller Center at 346-5210 for more info. July 9th & 23rd – Blue Grass Jam Session – @ 9:30-11:00 am;…
The Peoria Park District’s Peoria Pops Orchestra will present “The Best of the Best,” a concert featuring some of the best music the Pops has ever performed, on Friday, July 11, 7:00 p.m., at Five Points Washington. Conductor Harold Greene…
After promising to allow the supposedly temporary income tax increase signed into law three years ago to expire in 2015, Governor Pat Quinn and most Democrats are preparing for an extension which may lead to deeper cuts. Despite the impact…
More traditional West Peoria summer events are planned for the first Saturday of June. June 7th marks both the 17th West Peoria Jamboree Run in the morning with the Jamboree and Scout Carnival that evening. Join runners for the 4-mile…
