Webinar offered Tuesday, September 9, at noon The year after every decennial census, the Supreme Court requires every state to rearrange its congressional and state legislative boundaries so that each district in a given legislative chamber is equal in population. That is, the states must redistrict their legislatures. But this is no simple exercise in …
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This week the Community Center held the first seminar offered by the East Bluff Neighborhood Academy and what a great presentation it was! Dr. Rita Ali guided the group as we learned the basics of grassroots organizing. By the end of a couple of hours (classes are 5:30 – 7:30 with dinner included!) we summarized …
The Peoria Park District administrative and recreation offices, located at the Noble Center, will be closed on Monday, September 1. Other Peoria Park District facilities closed that day include Franciscan Recreation Complex, Owens Center, and Proctor Center. The RiverPlex Recreation and Wellness Center will be open limited hours from 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
SUBJECT: Peoria Community Against Violence hosts Peace Walks Beginning this Friday, August 29th the Peoria Community Against Violence will host a series of 5 peace walks throughout Peoria. See the attached flyer for additional information. All walks will meet at designated area at 5:45 p.m. and walk will begin at 6:00 p.m. Designated areas include: …
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PEORIA COUNTY – During National Preparedness Month in September, Peoria City/County Health Department (PCCHD) remembers our commitment to prepare and protect people during hazardous events. Health Department staff plan and prepare for public health emergencies, respond to health threats, and protect people from health hazards. Those hazards may be from tornados, flooding, power outages, natural …
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A Stormwater Utility Study, which suggests a new monthly ‘user fee’ for better quality of life, flood protection, and to avoid further contamination of rivers and streams, is the topic for the Greater Peoria League of Women Voters meeting on Thursday, Sept. 4, from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. The meeting takes place at the Peoria …
PEORIA – (August 27, 2014) Registration is open! After a record number of participants last year, the Mark Linder Walk for the Mind needs your help to keep the momentum going. Starting with just 150 walkers in 2003 and raising $12,000, the Mark Linder Walk for the Mind last year had more than 750 participants …
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September Workshops… Adult Community Programs at Illinois Central College Fall Registration is Open! Fall registration is now open and classes are filling up fast. Take a look at our featured workshops below or click http://cce.icc.edu/acp/ to see what else we have going on through ACP at ICC!
CENTRAL ILLINOIS – The American Red Cross and the Illinois Department of Transportation are making it easy for local residents to designate a sober driver this Labor Day weekend. Each year, the Red Cross and their partners team up to offer free, non-alcoholic beverages to designated drivers. At participating locations on Labor Day weekend and …
Budweiser Illinois Blues Festival feat. Robert Cray, Delbert McClinton The Blind Boys of Alabama, Anthony Gomes Matthew Curry, Laurie Morvan, Rockin Billy AJ Ghent, Sena Ehrhardt, and more! Friday, August 29 & Saturday, August 30 $20 – $40 in advance Peoria Riverfront Festival Park Peoria, IL to buy tickets go to: http://www.illinoisbluesfestival.com/tickets.php