Peoria, Tazewell, Woodford, and Marshall County Health Departments are working to protect residents during the current Ebola situation in the United States. While there have been no confirmed cases of Ebola in Central Illinois and none in the State of Illinois, plans are in place to address public health and safety. As part of the …

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Voz Latina” Saturdays at 10am Premier Launch and Celebration: Saturday October 18th 9:30 AM Location:Ortiz Panaderia Bakery, 1400 NE Monroe, Peoria, Illinois Open to the Public Be Advised, New programming is coming to Pacifica Radio Affiliate Station WAZU 90.7FM Community Radio. A half hour English as a second language Program Designed to Teach and engage …

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Easter Seals Central Illinois is pleased to announce its newly-elected board of directors and officers.   OFFICERS Chairman:  Brad Halverson, Group President & CFO, Caterpillar Inc. 1st Vice Chair:  Don Young, Director of Business Systems Transformation, Caterpillar Inc. 2nd Vice Chair:  Wes Blumenshine, Associate General Counsel, Caterpillar Inc. Treasurer:  Jeff White, COO & CFO, OSF …

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Peoria, IL – September 9, 2014 – Bradley University has once again been recognized as one of the top universities in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report. The publication’s 2015 edition of America’s Best Colleges, released today, places Bradley 4th in the region and also continues to recognize the University as a great …

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    PEORIA, ILLINOIS…September 9, 2014…South Side Trust & Savings Bank, a subsidiary of Mid Illinois Bancorp, Inc., welcomes Angie Menefee as a full service Mortgage Loan Consultant specializing in all aspects of the home buying process. Menefee has worked in the banking industry for 29 years.  She attended Illini Bluffs High School and Illinois …

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Yes, you can, when you join us at Peoria Zoo for a light breakfast in Africa! We’ll teach you more about the King of Cats while watching the lions enjoy their breakfast too. You’ll also learn what makes Arthur and Lizzy so special. You can register for either morning: Saturday, September 20 or Sunday, September …

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Date & Time: Fri., Sept. 5, 7:00 p.m. Location:  Giant Screen Theater · Peoria Riverfront Museum · 222 S.W. Washington St. · Peoria, Ill. Cost: Free and open to the public; advance ticket reservation requested Peoria Riverfront Museum and WTVP, Peoria public television, present a free sneak-peek screening of Ken Burns’ new PBS documentary, “The …

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(Peoria, IL)­­ — The City of Peoria will host a press conference at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 3, 2014, in room 404 at City Hall to announce a partnership with Nextdoor, the private social network for neighborhoods. This integration with Nextdoor will enable the City to share important information directly with residents. Notices sent out through Nextdoor will …

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Peoria Players Theatre is pleased to announce that we have been awarded a grant from the Illinois Arts Council in the amount of $7,275.00.  This grant, written by Nicki Haschke, will be used for general operating support of the Peoria Players 2014-2015 season.  Our season includes Ragtime, The Odd Couple, The Sound of Music, Home …

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Peoria, IL (August 28, 2014)  The Hult Center for Healthy Living will host their 17th annual Lobster Roast on Saturday, September 13 at 6:00 p.m. at Weaver Angus Farm. The evening features a fantastic spread from Dixon Fisheries and Barrack’s Cater Inn, laughter and surprises during the comical Roast of Matt George and entertainment by …

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