CW Notes

The Peoria Youth Hockey Association (PYHA) will be conducting their Travel and House League Registration on Saturday, August 23 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at Owens Center in  Lakeview
Park.  The PYHA has hockey leagues for boys and girls ages 3-6 and ages 7-13.  The PYHA will also be conducting a FREE Skating and Hockey Clinic [...]

The Radio City Christmas Spectacular is sure to give audiences holiday memories to last a lifetime. The Radio City Rockettes will perform. There will be three shows at the Peoria Civic Center arena November 17 and 18.
Monday, November 17 show is at 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, November 18 shows are 4:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
 Ticket prices are [...]

BACK TO SCHOOL OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHTFEATURING HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2 
            Come join the fun Friday, August 22 on the lawn at Franciscan Rec Complex as we experience High School Musical 2 on the stage and screen. First, enjoy a live stage show at 7:00 pm featuring local teens performing your favorite musical highlights. Then show [...]

Gordon Visits with Local Law Enforcement

Candidate for State Representative Jehan Gordon (D-Peoria) visited with the Peoria Heights police department on Wednesday to learn more about the department. The visit was part of the Peoria Heights police department ride along program which allows interested individuals to learn first hand the issues that area police deal with [...]

OSF Saint Francis Medical Center was today named one of the nation’s performance improvement leaders by Thomson Reuters, the world’s leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals. 
OSF Saint Francis and its senior management team were recognized for being one of 100 hospitals making the greatest progress in improving hospital-wide performance over five consecutive [...]

The Creek Road Ramblers will perform at a Fundraiser for Green Party Candidate Sheldon Schafer for US Congress on Thursday, August 21st at the Rhythm Kitchen Music Café from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
There will be no cover charge, with full bar and menu available. Donations will be accepted for the Schafer Champaign.
Sheldon Schafer is well-known [...]

MEN’S 36-HOLE STROKE PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP – AUG. 16-17 
Peoria Park District’s Golf Division will host the Men’s 36-Hole Stroke Play Championship at Kellogg on Saturday, August 16 and at Newman Golf Course on Sunday, August 17, both days beginning at 6:30 a.m.
Entry deadline is Sunday, August 10. Cost is $15 per person, plus green fees.Entry forms [...]

Significant Infrastructure Investment Drives Increase  
Following an eleven-month review, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) voted to approve new rates for Illinois American Water in the general rate case that was filed on August 31, 2007. The company’s last general rate increase was effective in August 2003.  
The new rates are expected to take effect in [...]

Wednesday, August 13, from 2:00 – 4:30  p.m. @ 606 W. Glen, Peoria  
Join the celebration of the newly remodeled and expanded office, it’s functional and beautiful. This new Lee L. Morgan Education Center gives plenty of room to host groups of up to 80 people.
Art work is by Elizabeth Shultz and the 2008 ornament [...]

Rabies in Bats and Other Wild Animals 
The Peoria City/County Health Department is advising the public about the potential risk of exposure to rabies from bats and other wild animals while enjoying outdoor activities in the summer. 
Rabies is a preventable viral disease that affects the nervous system of humans and other mammals. It is often transmitted [...]