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OSF SAINT FRANCIS HEART HOSPITAL ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY TEAM EARNS ACCREDITATION

The Echocardiography team at OSF Saint Francis Heart Hospital and HeartCare Midwest has been awarded certification for the Stress and Adult Echo programs from the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Echocardiography Laboratories (ICAEL).
The OSF Heart Hospital/HeartCare Midwest laboratory is one of a growing number in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico to [...]

ILLINOIS AMERICAN WATER ALERTS CUSTOMERS TO CHECK EMPLOYEE IDENTIFICATION

Illinois American Water is asking customers in the Pekin area to be on alert for a person or persons posing as a water company employee. Illinois American Water has learned that, in the past few days, an individual posing as a water company employee has telephoned a Pekin resident asking questions about water quality and [...]

Annual Ladies Day Brunch at Washington Christian Church on March 27th

“How Sweet It Is” is the theme for the annual Ladies Day Brunch at Washington Christian Church on March 27. The speaker is Chantell Mills, who has a great sense of humor and insightful, practical teaching that will bring God’s Word to your life.
The musical group “Higher Degree” from Beardstown will be leading worship.
The [...]

Youth Violence Community Forum to be Televised

Highlights of the Call to Action Community forum held on Feb. 13 at the DreamCenter will be aired on CAPtions next week.
The forum, spearheaded by State Sen. David Koehler, State Rep. Jehan Gordon, and PCCEO’s Shwari Chengo project, was designed to bring citizens together for solutions to the increasing problems of violence among youth.
This telecast [...]

Accelerated nursing program launched at Bradley

Bradley University is accepting applications for its inaugural Accelerated Nursing class, a 15-month program designed to provide intensive nursing preparation for students who hold a bachelor’s degree in another discipline.
The first class in the program will begin in May and will complete the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in August 2011. The program is [...]

BENEFIT FUNDRAISER FOR BACKUS HOME MAKEOVER

Join us from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 21 for a fundraiser to benefit the Backus Home Makeover at Toaster’s Tap, 1300 E. Sciota in Peoria Heights. The benefit is being held to raise funds to buy supplies for the home makeover. A pulled pork sandwich and chips will be $5 and prize [...]

Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce Showcases Local Businesses

The 2010 Power Breakfast is a networking event designed to jump start the Business Showcase! This is a highly motivational breakfast you will not want to miss! Keynote Speaker – Mr. Kyle Sexton. The breakfast event is Wednesday, March 24, at the Peoria Civic Center from 7:30-9:00 a.m.
The 2010 Business Showcase event is the [...]

Extension of SBA Recovery Lending Programs Will Support $1.8 Billion in Small Business Lending

Agency plans to restart Recovery loan approvals on March 10th
President Barack Obama signed legislation Tuesday extending until March 28 the U.S. Small Business Administration’s ability to provide small business loans that are enhanced with special provisions of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), including a higher guarantee of SBA-backed loans and a waiver [...]

Rotary Club of Peoria to Host Wheelchair Basketball Teams and Families

Welcome Dinner March 12 at United Presbyterian Church from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Seven Wheelchair Basketball teams, including families for a total of 140 people, will enjoy central Illinois hospitality this Friday evening from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the United Presbyterian Church.
The Rotary Club of Peoria provides an Avanti’s spaghetti dinner that has [...]

12th Annual Safety of Seniors

This ALL FREE event will be held at Limestone High School, 4201 South Airport Rd., Bartonville, IL on Saturday, March 27th from 9:00 a.m. – Noon.
Program includes all types of Safety Booths including:
Banking Security
Secretary of State Driver’s License Mobile Unit
Fire Safety
Protection from Scams
Blood Pressure Screenings
Blackboard Connect
Home Care
and many more!
Join us for refreshments, door prizes, and [...]