* 20% of American adults have some form of mental illness – 45.9 million people. * 20% of that number – 9.2 million people – have some form of substance dependence or abuse.* 20% of American adults have some form…
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The impact in Peoria County
by Bill Knight • • 0 Comments
* Suicides are trending upward, with annual rates above the national rate in four of the last 10 years. * Drug-related deaths overtook alcohol-related deaths over the last decade. Drug-induced deaths went from 48.3% to 63.9% while alcohol-induced deaths fell…
Local, State Politicians Step Up in Storm’s Aftermath
by Sara Browning • • 0 Comments
After cars were toppled and buildings destroyed in the wake of a massive storm system affecting Illinois and several Midwest states, Governor Pat Quinn and others reached out to help residents of Central Illinois pick up the pieces. The day…
Room in the Inn
by Sandra Dempsey Post • • 0 Comments
As Director of Sales at the Peoria Residence Inn Marriott, Bonnie Petrenko typically is selling overnight stays. But on the night of Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve, complimentary overnight stays are available to people visiting loved ones in nursing homes and…
West Peoria news for December 2013
by Sharon McBride • • 0 Comments
The West Peoria Residents Association and co-host Franciscan Recreation Complex invites the community of West Peoria to kick off the Christmas season at the Annual Christmas Party on Sunday, December 1st from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at the Franciscan Recreation…
Food security forum: Is GE food the solution to global hunger?
by Clare Howard • • 0 Comments
Advocates of genetically-engineered food often suggest “feeding the world” is the moral justification for embracing GE seed, but scientist Herman Brockman contends “feeding the world” is more marketing gimmick than science. Brockman, a distinguished emeritus professor of genetics at Illinois…
I was hungry and you fed me
by Sandra Dempsey Post • • 0 Comments
CUTLINE: Claire Crone stirs the soup being served that particular day at Sophia’s Kitchen. Patrons receiving food number in the hundreds. The kitchen is located at 103 S. Richard Pryor Place and provides nourishment and encouragement to those in need.…
West Peoria News for November 2013
by Sharon McBride • • 0 Comments
Scout Troop 11 is selling fresh holiday wreaths again this year starting October 28th with a delivery date starting November 16th. Call Scoutmaster Bob DeSutter at 674-6668 with your order in that time frame. Cub Scout Pack 11 is selling…
Traveling Around the Internet
by Tammy Finch • • 0 Comments
I have a really cool job that allows me to travel to national conventions and speak about social media. Who can complain about a free trip to Miami Beach in January? I love that part of my company and am…
Newsbriefs for November 2013
by Community Word Staff • • 0 Comments
UnityPoint Health- Service League Gift Show November 2nd The UnityPoint Health-Methodist Service League will hold its 63rd annual Gift Show Sat., November 2nd in the lobby of the UnityPoint Health-Methodist Atrium, 900 Main Street, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Admission…