Beginning the week of July 28, Peoria Public Works started the process of alley maintenance. Part of this process consists of applying a liquid primer in the alleys where repairs were completed. Citizens may notice a dark colored liquid primer in the following areas of the City: Center Bluff, Southern Valley and East Bluff. Motorist can drive on the alleys, but …
Peoria, IL July 29, 2014: IPMR Senior World, Molina HealthCare of Illinois, Grand View Alzheimer’s Special Care Center, and Peoria Humane Society are teaming up to provide Pet Rodeos for local senior citizens. The Pet Rodeo will feature man’s best friend and his handler. Pet therapy is a popular method of mild therapy for seniors. …
9th Annual Tower Park event Aug. 1 and 2 Peoria Heights, IL – Spectacular music will fill the air in Peoria Heights during the 9th Annual Tower Park Music Festival, scheduled for Friday and Saturday, Aug. 1 and 2. The festival, free and open to the public, blends a variety of music with delicious food, …
Thursday July 31, 2014 – Please join us for the Kick Off of the 26th Annual Duck Race to Stop Abuse. Who: Martha Herm, Executive Director, The Center for Prevention of Abuse What: Duck Race Kick Off Press Conference When: Wednesday, August 6, 2014 @ 10:00 am Where: Riverfront Park (behind …
Effective Friday, August 1st, Washington Street will be open to traffic. Pavement construction on Washington Street will be completed Thursday night, but work on sidewalks, landscaping, and side road paving will continue until complete. Expect some daytime lane closures on Washington until all associated work is complete. Construction work on Adams Street and the side …
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Southbound Gale between Virginia and McClure will be closed for a couple of days. Detour will be down Virginia to McClure then McClure to Gale. Northbound still open.
8/2/14 BE THE MATCH MARROW DRIVE, India Fest, Peoria Riverfront, 2-:00 – 7:00 PM Be A Hero. Save a Life. WHAT: Join the Be The Match Marrow Registry at India Fest. You could be the one to save a life! WHO: TO JOIN THE BE THE MATCH REGISTRY: You must be 1. Ages 18-44 …
Illinois teens host event to help local youth, families live healthy on a budget WHAT: As part of the 4-H Food Smart Families program, the University of Illinois Extension 4-H and teen teachers will host a community event to help local youth and their families to live healthy on a budget. WHEN: Friday, August 8, …
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Dr. Dave Vroman’s Concert Band has Five Unique Guests, who will bring their HUGE Swiss Alpine Horns (seen on TV – in the Arcola Cough Drop advertisement). His guest vocalist, Colleen Longo, is Special too. Come and join in the fun – with the many Peorians whose numbers have exploded within its four year history …
The Peoria Park District’s Sommer Park is celebrating its 50th Anniversary with an Open House and Picnic on Saturday, August 9, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Prairie Shelter. Normally a use-by-reservation facility, Sommer Park will be free to the public on August 9. Help celebrate this milestone by bringing a picnic lunch for …
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