Illinois American Water Awards Approximately $70,200 through 2012 Firefighter Grant Program Approximately $70,200 will be awarded to 65 fire departments across the state through Illinois American Water’s 2012 Firefighter Grant Program. The program was created in 2010 to provide financial assistance…

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Ready, Aim, Fire! by Ed Klein, Peoria, IL The history of the United States is, in one sense, a history of guns … from the matchlocks of the Pilgrims to the rapid firing heavy caliber assault rifles of today. And the right to bear…

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Free Events for Families and Children at Peoria Public Library May 2012 Infant/Toddler Tuesday, May 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29 – Lakeview Lambs Storytime – Lakeview Branch – 10:30-11:15 a.m. Children and caregivers enjoy stories, fingerplays, and an easy craft.  While supplies last. Ages 2-3 years old.  497-2200  FREE…

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It’s Enough to Make Us Go Postal! by Ed Klein, Peoria, IL We should have guessed it … the predatory privatizers have put their sights on the United States Postal Service. To lend credence to their arguments for turning our hallowed postal…

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John Carlson, West Peoria City Administrator will retire effective April 30 the end of the current fiscal year. John has been with West Peoria since 2003 and has been a big part of many success enjoyed during that time. He has been diligent, friendly,…

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4th Installment Features …… info from Peoria City/County Health Dept. and Peoria County [Editor’s Note: The Community Word offers this column to various agencies and governmental organizations in an effort to inform the public just what it is that they do for our Peoria-area…

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FORGET THE LAWN—WE’RE HUNTING FOR EGGS UNDERWATER! Why hunt for eggs on the lawn when you can hunt them UNDERWATER at the AquaPlex? The Peoria Park District and the RiverPlex Recreation and Wellness Center will hold their annual Underwater Egg Hunt for children…

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The Peoria Park District offers many great summer camps for children at various locations with different themes. For more detailed information regarding specific camp dates and registration fees, check the SummerPlaybook available April 21, or visit http://www.peoriaparks.org/camps-for-kids. This summer, the Peoria Park…

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Editor’s Note: The Community Word offers this column to various agencies and governmental organizations in an effort to inform the public just what it is that they do for our Peoria-area community. This month we are proud to present two contributions!] THE…

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