SPRINGFIELD – A new law, sponsored by State Senator Dave Koehler, makes it a crime for a police dispatcher to tip off a criminal that law enforcement is nearby. In 2010, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled that it’s not a crime for a 911 dispatcher to let a drug dealer – or other criminal – …
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At approximately 8:20pm, DaeJohn Wilson turned himself in to the Peoria Police Department in connection with the shooting that occurred at 12:10pm in the 3400 block of W. Oakcrest (14-16168). Wilson was arrested for Attempted Murder, Aggravated Battery with a Firearm, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, and Possession of a Firearm with No F.O.I.D. Wilson …
The Western Avenue Greenway Project is hosting its annual fundraiser, Green for the Greenway, on August 22nd. The event will be held at the home of Peter Getz and Carol Spengel at 1306 W. Moss Avenue. Starting at 6:00 P.M. we will be welcoming our guests with drinks, cheese, light browsing, and entertainment. A donation …
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CENTRAL ILLINOIS — Parents, are you looking for a fun way to teach your children about traffic safety in a safe, supervised environment? Bring your little cowpokes to a free Family Bike Rodeo, sponsored by the American Red Cross Central Illinois Chapter in conjunction with the Peoria Park District, Illinois Department of Transportation and the …
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The public is invited to a free Caregiver Education Program from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Friday, August 22, 2014, at Morton Senior World, 730 W. Jefferson St, Morton. Jackie Bowers, Director of Senior World will present on “Brain Fitness: Discover Ways to Exercise Your Brain.” Please R.S.V.P. to 309.263.1157. This program is sponsored …
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Speakers: Anne Ritchey, Girls Empo, Guatemala Meridith Farley, CARE Action Network Thursday, August 21, 2014 @ The IVY Club, 5102 North Galena Rd., Peoria Heights, IL It’s hard to believe a world exists where little girls can be kidnapped and tortured simply for going to school. However, violent persecution is just one of many barriers …
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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Peoria, IL (August 7, 2014) The Turner Center for Entrepreneurship at Bradley University will hold a free Small Business and Entrepreneur Resource Expo on Wednesday, September 17, from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Peoria NEXT Innovation Center, located at 801 W. Main Street. The Expo will provide an opportunity for business owners and entrepreneurs to meet with representatives …
Date & Time: Sat., Aug. 9, 1 p.m. & 4 p.m. Location: Giant Screen Theater · Peoria Riverfront Museum · 222 S.W. Washington St. · Peoria, IL Central Illinois Indy Film to be Screened Free at the Riverfront Museum’s Giant Screen Theater The Central Illinois independent film, “For Out of the Heart,” will be screened …
Starting the week of Monday, August 11, 2014, Main Street will experience partial lane closures during the day to begin the installation of the lighted crosswalks. The following preliminary schedule is weather dependent and subject to change: Monday, August 11, Main Street, east and west of Institute Place Tuesday, August 12, Bradley Ave …
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