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May 1st is Law Day – a Great Time to Consider Common Sense & Law Enforcement
by Bill Knight • • 0 Comments
If State’s Attorney Jerry Brady was U.S. Attorney General, common sense might prevail in the Justice Department and more banking gangsters – “banksters” – would be prosecuted for their crimes. May 1 is Law Day, and this month is a…
Western Avenue Greenway News
by Sharon McBride • • 0 Comments
Western Avenue Greenway Project board members are excited to announce that the corner property at Main and Western has been added to the Greenway. It is the former gas station property and has had all the underground tanks removed and…
Chillicothe Public Library 2014 Summer reading program
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Sign and Sing Story Time: 10:30am Wednesdays, May 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 Sign and Sing Story…
Award-winning Photojournalists Visiting BU: Exhibits showing through month
by Bill Knight • • 0 Comments
Photojournalists Renee C. Byer and Paul Kitagaki Jr. will have their photography on exhibit at Bradley University’s Hartmann Center Gallery April 14-29, and appear for a lecture and reception in Bradley’s Michel Student Center Ballroom on April 17.
It’s pothole season in Peoria
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By Mike Rogers, Peoria director of public works This year, the City has experienced frequent snow storms and heavy rains, causing more than usual potholes in our streets. Since mid-February, City crews have been repairing potholes around the clock. Potholes…
National Ground Water Awareness Week March 9-15 Time for Your Water Well Checkup
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Peoria City/County Health Department and the Peoria County Farm Bureau join the National Ground Water Awareness Association to remind residents it’s time for your water well checkup in support of National Ground Water Awareness Week March 9- 15. “Just as…
Happenings for December 2013
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thru Dec 20 – Luthy Botanical Gardens Candlelight Walks – Experience the beauty of the Poinsettia Show at night under the warm glow of hundreds of candles. Conservatory admission will be waived during the holidays. 2520 N. Prospect Rd. thru…
Heading Avenue Franciscans’ Limited Edition 2013 Rolan Johnson Christmas Ornament: “Joy to the World” Available
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The Sisters of St. Francis of the Immaculate Conception, also known as the Heading Avenue Franciscans, are selling the limited edition 2013 Rolan Johnson Christmas Ornament titled “Joy to the World.” The inspiration for the nineteenth annual Christmas ornament is…
Newsbriefs for December
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December Programs at Dunlap Public Library Thursday, December 5, 12, 19 – 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. – “Downton Abbey” – Get ready for Season 4! Bring a friend (or two) to enjoy watching Season 3* of the British drama series.…