Do you have a great idea to improve the neighborhood but you’re not sure how to accomplish it? Is there a problem in on your street that could be fixed if….? We can help you – help yourself! The East Bluff Community Center, 512 E. Kansas, will be hosting a series of seminars designed to …
WHO: Title Sponsor Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino will present their sponsorship check to The Center for Prevention of Abuse. Friends and fans of the Duck Race, volunteers and staff will be there to cheer on the winningducks. WHAT: DUCKS!! Thousands of Yellow Rubber Ducks will be launched into the Illinois River to race for prizes. Grand …
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Starting Monday, August 25, Water Street will be closed at the intersection of Water and State Streets. This intersection work will be done in two stages. For the first few weeks, the Water Street side of the intersection will be re-built. Once complete, the work will move to the other side of the intersection (adjacent …
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The City of Peoria has been installing flashing yellow arrow left-turn signals at various locations as part of the city’s signal system upgrades. A National study found that drivers make fewer mistakes with the flashing yellow left-hand turn arrow; and the new left-turn signals improve intersection efficiency by allowing more left turns during the light …
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Event: Riverfront Museum ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Date & Time: Mon., Aug. 25, 5:15 p.m. Location: Sun Plaza · Peoria Riverfront Museum · 222 SW Washington St. · Peoria The Riverfront Museum CEO, staff and board members will be cooling down for a good cause this Monday afternoon. Museum associates will be collectively taking the …
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ArtsPartners of Central Illinois, Inc. is now accepting nominations for the 2014 ArtsPartner of the Year Award. This award is designed to recognize exemplary support and service to the local arts which has ultimately resulted in a stronger and more vital cultural arts environment in the Peoria area. We will announce the 2014 ArtsPartner of …
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Peoria – Peoria County Recycling is hosting a Recycling Extravaganza Event on Saturday, August 23, from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Landmark Rec Center, 3225 Dries Lane in Peoria. This event gives Peoria County residents an opportunity to dispose of their recyclables at one place. The one-stop, drop-off event will allow residents to recycle …
Don’t miss the first-ever Startup Weekend Medical. Jump Trading Simulation & Education Center and Startup Peoria are hosting the first-ever Startup Weekend Medical September 26 – 28 at the Jump facility in Peoria. During the 54-hour event, you will have the opportunity to work with and learn from physicians, clinicians, biomedical engineers, and technology …
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On Wednesday, August 20, Main Street will experience full lane closures during daytime hours for the installation of the lighted crosswalks. Weather permitting, construction is expected to last approximately one day for each location. No parking will be permitted along these streets. The following schedules for the full lane closures are: Wednesday, August 20, Main …
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First Time “Haircuts for the Homeless” August 25th Peoria – The Salvation Army is getting help from some local barbers to provide haircuts for clients of its Safety Net Shelter and Drop-In Center. LaMarr Randle, owner of Beyond Comparison Barbershop will be joined by Chad Dunlop, Jason Lobdell, Tink Johnson, Nick Howard, Chris Foster, and …
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