Peoria Players Theatre announces auditions for Les Miserables directed by Connie Sinn. Auditions will be held Saturday, June 15 (Youth: 10:00 am-noon; Adults: 2:00) and Sunday, June 16 (Youth: 1:00-2:30; Adults: 3:00). All auditions will be held at First Christian Church, 6400 N. University in Peoria. Les Miserables is the world’s longest running [...]
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MacArthur Highway Closure Info through June 14
Starting Tuesday, May 28, the MacArthur Highway, between Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and Richard Allen Drive, will be closed until June 14 to make repairs to the bridge deck. Because of the deteriorating surface, construction crews will be removing the broken concrete surface on the bridge deck and replacing it with an [...]
Open House for Flood Victims
Peoria – In conjunction with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources Office of Water Resources and IEMA, Peoria County will be hosting an open house for flood impacted residents at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29, at Illinois Valley Central High School, 1300 W. Sycamore St., Chillicothe. Woodford and Tazewell County residents affected by the [...]
Temporary Closing of Adams Street on May 23rd
Peoria, IL – The City of Peoria will be temporarily closing Adams Street from Liberty Street to Hamilton Boulevard from 6 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 23, 2013. The City has made arrangements to allow citizens to exit the One Technology Plaza Parking Deck and the Niagra Parking Deck during this time; however, [...]
OSF SAINT FRANCIS AND CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL OF ILLINOIS PHYSICIAN RECEIVES STATE AWARD
Ron W. Lee, MD Pediatric Care Award – Clinical Excellence
(Peoria / May 21, 2013) – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Illinois Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) program today honored Teresa Riech, MD with a special pediatric care award for her contributions to childhood care. The Ron W. Lee, MD [...]
2013 Peoria, Illinois ARTHRITIS WALK – presented locally by CEFCU
WHAT: The 2013 Arthritis Walk® and 5k Fun Run is the signature fundraising event for the Arthritis Foundation. Every year, people across the country move together to celebrate those who are making a positive impact on the lives of people living with arthritis.
WHEN: Saturday, June 1 – Walk steps off at 9:00 [...]
Red Cross Update in Oklahoma
Our thoughts and sympathies are with all those impacted by these horrific tornadoes. We are working around the clock to provide food and shelter to all those whose lives were affected by these storms. Shelters are open and Red Cross volunteers were out overnight with food and supplies for first responders.
Shelters are open and emergency [...]
POSTMASTER OFFERS TIPS FOR MAILBOX MAINTENANCE – Neat, attractive, secure mailboxes enhance neighborhoods
Peoria IL– It’s the time of year when many residents spruce up their homes and yards, and since May is designated as Mailbox Improvement Month, it’s also a good time to check your mailbox.
Customer Relations Coordinator Rebecca Brummitt said, “Neat, attractive, and well-maintained mailboxes enhance the overall appearance of your neighborhood and the community. [...]
Peoria Riverfront Museum to participate in Blue Star Museums
Downtown museum is one of more than 1,800 museums across America to offer free admission to military personnel and their families this summer
PEORIA— Today Peoria Riverfront Museum announced the launch of Blue Star Museums, a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and more than 1,800 [...]
American Mausoleum to Host Memorial Service
Peoria – Peoria County State’s Attorney Jerry Brady is pleased to announce the American Mausoleum will host a Memorial Service in honor of Memorial Day on Saturday, May 25 at 10:30 a.m. Following a presentation by Vietnam Veteran Dearl (Skip) Morris, the American Legion Limestone Post 979 will conduct the Presentation of Colors. A 21-gun [...]