Tim Weaver, founder of A Midwest Haunting, holds ghost tours throughout Macomb, Illinois and various areas to educate others on the paranormal. His tour program includes two new students this year from Western Illinois University, Corinne Perkins and Kaitlyn Perchalski.…
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The Tazewell County Jaycees Amazing Events for 2011-2012
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Our Tazewell County Jaycees chapter is very proud of our chapter in its involvement in positive activities and giving back to the area. Our President this year, Joy Williamson, External Vice-President Kimberly Weeks, Secretary Heather Winemiller, Chapter Treasurer Adam Byerly,…
Granddaughters and Kindergarten!
by Sandra Dempsey Post • • 0 Comments
Dear Emma and Lili, When I think about you, my two angel granddaughters going to kindergarten, my heart just flip-flops. I remember vividly that exciting moment when your Papa and I were told we were going to be grandparents. And…
September Happenings
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Sept 2 – 3 – 23rd Annual Blues Festival at the Riverfront Park. Call 309-863-5121 . Features great blues entertainment on three stages at beautiful downtown Peoria´s Riverfront Park. Sept 4 – “Party with a Purpose,” hosted by OSF & the…
Peoria Area SeniorNet Schedules Two Events in August
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Peoria Area SeniorNet is sponsoring an Open House on Saturday August 13, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church at 411 W. Lake Avenue in Peoria. This meeting’s purpose is to introduce prospective new students to SeniorNet and…
Happy August
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Community Foundation of Central Illinois Announces Three Grant Program Opportunities
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The Community Foundation of Central Illinois (CFCI) is currently accepting grant proposals for three different grant programs from non-profit organizations within a 50-mile radius of Peoria, excluding McLean County. The following grant programs have opened up their application processes. For…
Kid’s day
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The 5th Annual Kids’ Day, presented by G & D Integrated, will take place on Saturday, July 30 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at The Shoppes at Grand Prairie (a rain day has been scheduled for Sunday, July 31). …
Peoria Plans 9/11 Remembrance Event for 10th Anniversary of September 11th
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The City of Peoria announced plans to commemorate the 10th Anniversary of September 11 by holding a 9/11 Remembrance Event at O’Brien Field on September 10, 2011, from 10:00 until 11:15 a.m. This special service, which is free and open…
Rabid Bat Identified in Peoria County Residents Should Take Precautions
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The Peoria City/County Health Department is advising the public about the potential risk of exposure to rabies after a rabid bat was identified in Peoria County. Rabies is a dangerous but preventable viral disease that affects the central nervous system…