Peoria Community Against Violence (PCAV)

SUBJECT: Peoria Community Against Violence hosts Community Event On August 20th, the Peoria Community Against Violence (PCAV) will be hosting a friendly soccer game at Morton Square Park located at 901 NE Monroe in Peoria (Monroe & Evans St.) The Peoria Police Department’s soccer team will be playing a local community soccer team. Game should …

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League of Women Voters of Greater Peoria to Discuss Immigration Crisis of Central American Youth

 The Immigration Crisis associated with Central American Youth is the discussion topic for Drinks & Dialogue, a new program launched by the League of Women Voters of Greater Peoria. The public is invited to participate in the dialogue, Wednesday, August 20 at 5:30 pm at Kelleher’s, 619 SW Water St., Peoria. There is no cost …

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OSF Healthcare System to be a leader in providing care coordination for children with complex medical conditions

(PEORIA – August 12, 2014) – OSF Healthcare System and the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) announced Monday that OSF will become one of the first health care systems to work directly with Managed Care Organizations (MCO’s) when treating Illinois Medicaid clients. The department and OSF have been trying to determine the …

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Grand Opening of the NEW Courtyard by Marriott Peoria Downtown on Aug 13th

The brand new Courtyard by Marriott® Peoria Downtown will celebrate its Grand Opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday, August 13, 2014. The event will begin at 10:30 a.m. with a gathering and welcome at the Courtyard’s main entrance followed by the official ribbon cutting at 10:45 a.m. Participating in the welcome and ribbon cutting …

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Red Cross Issues Back To School Safety Tips

CENTRAL ILLINOIS — As another school year begins, the American Red Cross has steps that everyone can take to make the trip back to the classroom safer. “When kids go back to school, parents should make sure the child knows his or her home phone number and address, parents’ work contact information, how to get …

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Facebook, Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce To Host Free Workshop For Peoria Small Businesses

Tomorrow, Tuesday, August 12, Facebook’s Small Business Boost will teach small business owners in the Peoria area how to optimize their presence on the world’s largest social network. The Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce will co-host the event, and Congressman Aaron Schock will make remarks and speak with attendees.  “The most successful small businesses must learn …

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Alzheimer’s Support Group to meet on August 21st

Thursday, August 21 at 7:00 pm at Grand View Alzheimer’s Special Care Center.   The Grand View Alzheimer’s Support Group meets every 3rd Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. in the Grand View conference room. This group is affiliated with the Central IL Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. Programs are both informational and casual …

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