League of Women Voters of Greater Peoria to Register Voters
Tuesday, September 24, 2013, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Cafeteria of Illinois Central College Main Campus (East Peoria)
Open to the Public

The League of Women Voters of Greater Peoria will celebrate 100 years of women voting in Illinois by participating in National Voter Registration Day on Tuesday, September 24, 2013.

The event will take place at Illinois Central College’s main campus (in East Peoria) on Tuesday, September 24 from 10am-1pm near the cafeteria.

Anyone needing to register must be a United States citizen, live in the State of Illinois, and bring two forms of identification – one having a photo and at least one having a correct address.

“This is an opportunity for ICC students and staff to register to vote, or reaffirm their registration if they have moved recently. Register to vote and make your voice heard. Active citizens do make a difference,” said Cheryl Budzinski, president of the League.

Visit our web site to see more LWVGP calendar items: http://peoria.il.lwvnet.org/calendar.html

I Know You Like a Book as well as other stores in the Heights will host a special event called, “BAM! Books, Art & Music in the Heights”. Over 30 local artists featured in the book, “Art Lives in Central Illinois” will be on hand in ten Heights businesses to sign copies of the book and display their artwork. This event will take place this Saturday, Sept. 21st from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

As a special treat, Marcia Henry Liebenow, Concertmaster for the Peoria Symphony Orchestra will also visit the shops and provide a sampling of her extraordinary violin playing.

PEORIA, Ill. – In honor of Alzheimer’s Action Day on Friday, Sept. 21, state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, is highlighting legislation passed earlier this year aimed at helping those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease.

“Almost everyone knows someone who has been affected by Alzheimer’s disease or some other form of dementia,” Gordon-Booth said. “As patients and their families and friends fight a daily battle with this disease, it is important that our communities and state show our support for them.”

Alzheimer’s disease affects 5.2 million people nationwide and over 210,000 individuals here in Illinois. Family members of those diagnosed with the disease serve as advocates for research and policies to help individuals with the disease each year in Springfield.

This year, Gordon-Booth worked with advocates to pass legislation aimed at helping those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. This included legislation adding Alzheimer’s patients under the age of 60 to the list of individuals protected by the Adult Protective Services Act. Gordon-Booth also worked to preserve the Community Care Program, which allows seniors to receive health care services while living at home.

“As lawmakers and advocates continue to work together to find additional ways to help those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, it is important for our community to show their support as well,” Gordon-Booth said. “As we commemorate Alzheimer’s Action Day I encourage individuals to support their friends and neighbors by helping to raise awareness of this disease.”

For more information, please contact Gordon-Booth’s constituent service office at 309-681-1992 or repjgordon@gmail.com.

A contractor is completing the road restoration. Weather permitting and if work goes as planned, the traffic detour is expected to be removed prior to the weekend. It is possible that the work could continue into Monday. Therefore, while traveling in the area, motorists should follow all traffic signs for their and worker’s safety.

Peoria Police responded to the 1204 W. Margaret, Peoria, IL, regarding two people shot. Both were pronounced deceased at the scene of gunshot wounds. Investigation indicates the victims possibly knew the suspect(s) involved. Autopsies will be conducted at a later time today. Investigation continues.

If you have any information regarding this investigation, call the Peoria Police Dept at 673-4521, or Crimestoppers at 673-9000.

Peoria Police were called to the 4300 blk of Longmeadow Ct., Peoria, regarding a home invasion. During the home invasion, two of the home owners’ vehicles were taken, by multiple suspects. Both vehicles are entered into police databases as stolen, and that they were taken during this incident.

We are requesting assistance in locating these vehicles. The first car is described as a black 2009 BMW 750L, IL license #LXRYHOM. The second vehicle is a white Mazda SUV, IL license #TVOLS2. If these vehicles are seen, DO NOT approach either of them, but please call the Peoria Police Department with this information. Investigation continues…………

If you have any information regarding this investigation, call the Peoria Police Dept at 673-4521, or Crimestoppers at 673-9000.

The League of Women Voters of Greater Peoria will celebrate 100 years of women voting in Illinois by participating in National Voter Registration Day on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2013.

The event will take place at Illinois Central College’s main campus (in East Peoria) on Tuesday, September 24 from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. near the cafeteria.

Anyone needing to register must be a United States citizen, live in the State of Illinois, and bring two forms of identification – one having a photo and at least one having a correct address.

“This is an opportunity for ICC students and staff to register to vote, or reaffirm their registration if they have moved recently. Register to vote and make your voice heard. Active citizens do make a difference,” said Cheryl Budzinski, president of the League.

Peoria, IL (September 19, 2013) — Bradley University’s entrepreneurship program has risen in a national ranking of the Top 25 programs in the nation, according to The Princeton Review.

The education services company named Bradley’s Turner School for Entrepreneurship and Innovation 19th up from 23rd last year in the list of Top 25 undergraduate programs for 2014.

Bradley announced the creation of the Robert and Carolyn Turner School of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, the first school of its type in the nation, last September. The Turner School is a stand-alone academic unit, offering students in all disciplines opportunities to study entrepreneurship and innovation in classrooms and experiential settings. Entrepreneurship education is historically restricted to students studying business or engineering, and is housed in a specific college, while the Turner School is available to students throughout the University.

Dr. Gerald Hills, Bradley’s Turner Chair of Entrepreneurship, says it’s an exciting development, to again be among the Top 25 universities. “This provides evidence that our new School of Entrepreneurship and Innovation is off to a good beginning. All five of our colleges deserve the credit for working together. We are striving to touch the lives of at least 1000 of our students each year, and this is one measure of our progress.”

Hills received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 32nd annual Babson Entrepreneurship Research Conference. He is the founder and president of the Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization, which is on 240 campuses and holds an annual conference that attracts 1,400 attendees. He also is a co-founder and first president of both the U.S. Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship and the American Marketing Association Academic Council.

Based on surveys sent to school administrators at more than 2,000 institutions from April to June in 2013, the lists recognize 50 programs in all –- 25 undergraduate and 25 graduate – for their excellence in entrepreneurship education. The Princeton Review has reported these lists annually since 2006 in partnership with Entrepreneur Media Inc., publisher of Entrepreneur magazine.

The Princeton Review chooses the schools based on a wide range of institutional data it evaluates for this project. Schools are asked about the levels of their commitment to entrepreneurship inside and outside the classroom, the percentage of their faculty, students, and alumni actively and successfully involved in entrepreneurial endeavors, the number of their mentorship programs, and their funding for scholarships and grants for entrepreneurial studies and projects.

The top entrepreneurship program lists are posted on The Princeton Review’s website at www.princetonreview.com/entrepreneur. The magazine’s feature article will appear in its October issue, available on newsstands September 24.

Bradley is a top-ranked private, independent university in Peoria, Illinois, offering 5,700 students the choice of more than 100 academic programs. Bradley links academic excellence, experiential learning and leadership development with an entrepreneurial spirit for a world-class education. Its size provides students with extensive resources not available at most private colleges and the personal attention not commonly found at large universities.

Beginning Monday, September 23, 2013, a portion of Fulton Street will be closed between Monroe Street and Madison Avenue. The corner of Monroe Street to mid-block Fulton Street will be blocked off for the installation of the new sky-walk connector from the Marriott Hotel to the Civic Center.

Access to Sacred Heart Church parking lot and the Marriott Hotel parking lot will be available turning right from Madison Avenue onto Fulton Street. Work is expected to take several weeks for completion. Fulton Street is anticipated to be open around October 11, 2013.

Please plan your travels accordingly to avoid this closure and avoid delays. For more information, contact Don Frank, Project Manager – Superintendent, CORE Construction Services of Illinois, Inc. at 309-532-6197 or 309-266-9768.

Peoria – Peoria County’s internal Green CREW and LiveWell wellness program employees are hosting a Farmer’s Market in the Courthouse Plaza from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on Friday, September 20. Fresh produce will be available from local farmers. Farmer’s Market vendors include The Green Grocer, Hammer Farm, Smith Farm, and Spring Bay Farms. The community is encouraged to support local farmers and enjoy fresh produce at the Farmer’s Market. Buying locally builds a healthier lifestyle.

The Farmer’s Market is an employee-driven initiative developed by the Green CREW and LiveWell. Green CREW (Conserving Resources, Educating Workers) is an employee group formed as a result of Peoria County’s Sustainability Plan. The Green CREW considers and implements ways that County employees can conserve resources and support sustainability initiatives. LiveWell is a Peoria County employee wellness program that encourages a healthier lifestyle for participants.

For more information on the Farmer’s Market call Jenny Fulton, Director of Strategic Communications for Peoria County, at (309) 672-6918.