CW Notes

Peoria Public Library presents Karen Land, Iditarod competitor and writer and her sled dog Borage on Monday, March 19 at 6:30 p.m. at Peoria Public Library North Branch McKenzie Room.
Relive the excitement and danger of racing through the frozen wilderness with Karen Land and her dog as they share stories of how they work as [...]

Noted sports communication professionals and authors Charley Steiner, Taylor Branch, Jane Leavy and Dave Kindred will be the featured speakers at the Fifth Summit on Communication and Sport hosted by Bradley University in March.
In addition to the keynote speakers, 66 sports communication researchers and academicians from around the country will showcase their research [...]

Peoria & Pekin Clubs Join Forces for Last Event Until November
The Peoria Train Fair is returning to the Illinois Central College campus, Sunday, February 19th. The Fair runs from 10AM to 3PM and is sponsored by the Illinois Valley Model Railroad Club in Peoria and Pekin’s River City Model Railroad Club.
The clubs’ fundraiser will feature [...]

“Police officers put their lives on the line to protect us every day, and the members of SWAT teams take some of the biggest risks of all. Letting them use silencers will protect them, and make it easier for them to protect us.”—State Senator Dave Koehler
Earlier today, the governor signed a new law that [...]

Parents and their children are invited to A Sunny Day, a fun-filled event that benefits Children’s Hospital of Illinois.
WHEN: Saturday, February 25, 2012 at 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: Embassy Suites, East Peoria
COST: $15 for Children/$45 for Adults
The day will include lunch and a fashion show for children of all ages. The highlight of the day will be a kid-friendly [...]

Rep. Jehan Gordon (D-Peoria) was presented with the “Partners in Quality” Award from Life Services Network (LSN) and Lutheran Hillside Village in Peoria. Gordon was recognized for her continued support of seniors and senior care throughout Illinois.
“Our senior citizens deserve to be taken care of after all they have done for our community. We [...]

“While popular culture often portrays Peoria as the quintessential American city, the area’s overall economy is rather exceptional when compared with the nation as a whole”, according to Inman News. The Greater Peoria Region ranks #6 on the 2nd annual real estate report.
The market shows signs of strength in [...]

Peoria County will celebrate a milestone in the construction of its new elder care facility with a “Topping Out” Ceremony on Friday, February 10 at 2:00 p.m. The ceremony will be held on site at 2223 W. Heading Avenue in West Peoria . Peoria County Board Chairman Thomas H. O’Neill, III; James C. Dillon, District [...]

More than 1,000 junior high school-aged children will unite for the Christ in Youth (CIY) “2012 Believe: Word Tour” Feb. 10-11 at the Peoria Civic Center. The inspirational weekend provides high-energy, Christ-centered events just for preteen youth.
The program takes place between 6:30 and 10:50 p.m. Friday and 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday. [...]

The League of Women Voters of Greater Peoria invites the public to a candidate forum on Saturday, Feb. 18 at 10:15 a.m. at Peoria Public Library North, 3001 W. Grand Parkway, Peoria (behind Menards off Allen Road).
Candidates for two contested races in the March 20 Democratic primary are scheduled to participate. They are: [...]