Benito is a soft-spoken, muscular man who smiles warmly but has the tight expression of a chronic worrier. He lives and works in central Illinois, struggles with English, marches in anti-fracking rallies, has dreams for his children and pays his…
With garbage pickup in front of our homes, it is prudent that the cans be taken off the streets to the rear of homes the evening after the trash is removed. The neighborhoods do not look like ‘living is best…
Peoria & neighborhoods at regional conference Peoria neighborhood leaders, City staff, and Peoria’s resident police officers attended Regional Neighborhood Network Conference, Richmond, Ind., Sept. 11-13. The purpose of the conference is to inform, educate, inspire residents to use what they…
MUSIC Sept. 11: Limelight Eventplex presents “redneck rock band” Blackjack Billy, known for their 2013 hit “The Booze Cruise,” with opening act the Joe Stamm Band. (309) 693-1234. Sept. 20: Peoria Symphony Orchestra presents guest violinist Sarah Chang at a…
As enrollments drop, local colleges and universities are tightening the reigns on spending as the winds of change affect the state’s higher education. The environment for higher education is changing. And it’s taking its toll on colleges and universities across…
CHANGE 150 PRESIDENT TRANSFERS SONS TO PEORIA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Encounter with Superintendent Contributes to Tough Decision, the leader of Peoria’s Change 150 group, known for his strong and frequent criticism of the superintendent and board of School District 150, has…
Just as health-care costs remain a dilemma despite better insurance coverage, college costs aren’t being addressed much in discussions of education in general and student loans in particular. Students’ loans and the enormous debt they create are a problem, but…
Turning 60 can be rather unsettling for some folks. But for a club designed for socialization and recreation, a 60thanniversary suggests a celebration with fun and fanfare. People have enjoyed good times for six decades and it’s fitting to mark the…
Women 40 and over are recommended by the American Cancer Society to have annual screening mammograms. Early detection is the key to survival. UnityPoint Health Methodist MammoVan will be in these locations in June: June 3rd Morton UnityPoint Clinic 1909…
Zoo To Do, a fundraising gala by Peoria Zoological Society, will be held on Saturday, June 7, 2014 at the Peoria Zoo. This special event will include a 3-course gourmet dinner prepared by Chef Ryan Dunkle and Steve Fosdick of…
