Missing Person – Marvin E. McShan – 14-17238

The Peoria Police Department is currently investigating a missing person case.  Marvin E. McShan was last seen in the area of Shelley and Millman at approximately 00:30 on 08/23/14.  Family members of Mr. McShan report that it is highly unusual for him to be gone without making contact.  He has also left behind his medication …

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Old-time Barn Dance at Shore Acres

Everyone is invited to an old-fashioned barn dance, Saturday, September 6 at the Shore Acres Clubhouse in Chillicothe. The fun starts at 7 p.m. First time dancers and families are welcome. No partner needed. The ever-popular Geisel Power Family Band will provide the music. Jim Hicks and Gail Hintze will teach all the dances. Admission …

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The Shoppes at Grand Prairie welcomes new stores: SPIRIT HALLOWEEN and SCARF WORLD

Peoria, Ill. — Shoppes at Grand Prairie announces two new stores, Spirit Halloween and Scarf World & Things, with plans to open soon. Spirit Halloween will be located on the south end of the shopping center in suite 100 and plans a September opening. Scarf World & Things will open November 1st at the north …

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Common Place to Celebrate Literacy with Walk and month long activities

Peoria, Illinois…In honor of International Literacy Day, Common Place Family Learning Center will host its 28th Annual Walk for Literacy on Saturday, September 27, 2014, at Common Place, 514 S. Shelley Street., and a month long celebration of literacy. Walk registration begins at 8:00 a.m. and the walk starts at 8:30 a.m. Cost for individual is …

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Lucky Ducks Cross Finish Line!!

August 23, 2014 – Peoria, Illinois – 23,047 rubber ducks competed in the 26th Annual Duck Race to benefit The Center for Prevention of Abuse presented by Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino. The first ducks to cross the finish line won exciting prizes for the winners. Winners are as follows:Prize Winner Winner’s Hometown $5000 cash sponsored by …

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34th Annual Spin-In: Shawl We Dance on Oct 18th

Bishop Hill Fiber Guild will host 34th Annual Spin-In: Shawl We Dance Saturday, October 18, 2014, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mossville Junior High and Elementary School, 12207 N Galena Road, Mossville, Illinois Bring your hooks, needles, spindles, and spinning wheels! Spend the day creating new fiber skills and friendships at social learning centers featuring drop …

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