“Remembering Richard: Pryor on the Giant Screen” Film Fest at Riverfront Museum – Apr 30 & May 1

Event:  “Remembering Richard: Pryor on the Giant Screen” film festival Date & Time: Apr. 30, 6 p.m. & 9 p.m. & May 1, 6 p.m. & 9 p.m. Location:  Giant Screen Theater · Peoria Riverfront Museum · 222 S.W. Washington St. · Peoria, Ill. Tickets (per movie): adult $7, senior or student (with ID) $6 (all films rated R) …

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The Peoria Clean Energy Forum

Discussions on how Peoria can meet its energy needs without compromising its future.  This public is encouraged to attend this free forum that is sponsored by the Central Illinois Health Community Alliance. Monday, November 24, 2014 7-8:30pm @ the Marty Theater, Bradly University Student Center, 915 N Elmwood Ave, Peoria Speakers Include: State Senator David …

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League of Women Voters- Food & Wine Tasting

Join the League of Women Voters Greater Peoria for a fundraiser to support the League’s Education Fund When:  Wednesday Nov. 5th from 6-8 pm Location:  Fresh Market–Westlake Shopping Center $25/person or 2/$40  (fully tax deductible) Your entry fee includes a $5 coupon / person & a gift certificate drawing Call for reservation: Carol 685-7217  Terri …

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No Ebola in Central Illinois: Central Illinois Health Departments Prepare

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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New Hispanic Programming comes to WAZU 90.7 FM

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 Announces Board of Directors

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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Bradley University Ranked Among Top Universities

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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SOUTH SIDE TRUST & SAVINGS BANK WELCOMES NEW MORTGAGE LOAN CONSULTANT

    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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JOIN A LION FOR BREAKFAST AND STILL MAKE IT TO LUNCH

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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