Event:  “Remembering Richard: Pryor on the Giant Screen” film festival

Date & Time: Apr. 30, 6 p.m. & 9 p.m. & May 1, 6 p.m. & 9 p.m.

Location:  Giant Screen Theater · Peoria Riverfront Museum · 222 S.W. Washington St. · Peoria, Ill.

Tickets (per movie): adult $7, senior or student (with ID) $6 (all films rated R)

Find more information: http://www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org/giant-screen-theater/remembering-richard-pryor-on-the-giant-screen

Peoria Riverfront Museum will celebrate Peoria native Richard Pryor and the May 3 unveiling of artist Preston Jackson’s bronze sculpture, “Richard Pryor – More than just a Comedian,”  by showing four of Pryor’s most critically acclaimed films on the Giant Screen.

April 30 and May 1, the Remembering Richard: Pryor on the Giant Screen film fest schedule will feature one movie and one stand-up routine each night at the museum’s giant screen theater.  April 30th films include “Lady Sings the Blues” at 6 p.m. and “Richard Pryor: Live on the Sunset Strip” at 9 p.m. May 1st screenings include “Stir Crazy” at 6 p.m. and “Richard Pryor … Here and Now” at 9 p.m.

Tickets per film are $7 for adults and $6 for seniors or students (with ID). All films are rated R. Tickets may be purchased at the Riverfront Museum, by calling 309-686-7000, or online at RiverfrontMuseum.org.

NOTE: May 3, 12 to 5 p.m., Riverfront Museum will offer FREE access for all visitors to The Street Gallery with the African American Wall of Fame, Peoria Personalities kiosk featuring Richard Pryor, and the Story Studio – where visitors are encouraged to record their own oral histories and memories of Richard Pryor.

Discussions on how Peoria can meet its energy needs without compromising its future.  This public is encouraged to attend this free forum that is sponsored by the Central Illinois Health Community Alliance.

Monday, November 24, 2014

7-8:30pm @ the Marty Theater, Bradly University Student Center, 915 N Elmwood Ave, Peoria

Speakers Include:

State Senator David Koehler

Ernestine Jackson, Peoria NAACP

Keith Bolin, local farmer and wind energy advocate

Brian Urbaszerski, Respiratory Health Association

Todd Abercrombie, Ever Green Energy Consultants

For more information contact, cihealthycommunityalliance@gmail.com

Join the League of Women Voters Greater Peoria for a fundraiser to support the League’s Education Fund

When:  Wednesday Nov. 5th from 6-8 pm

Location:  Fresh Market–Westlake Shopping Center

$25/person or 2/$40  (fully tax deductible)

Your entry fee includes a $5 coupon / person & a gift certificate drawing
Call for reservation:
Carol 685-7217  Terri 360-7194

Peoria, Tazewell, Woodford, and Marshall County Health Departments are working to protect residents during the current Ebola situation in the United States. While there have been no confirmed cases of Ebola in Central Illinois and none in the State of Illinois, plans are in place to address public health and safety.

As part of the ongoing efforts to ensure the health and safety of the community, local public health departments have taken steps to mount a response to an Ebola situation in Central Illinois. The steps include:

• Review of plans in place to monitor Ebola cases in communities.
• Work with healthcare systems, elected officials, and community partners to assure distribution of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) national protocols and procedures for community and emergency responders.
• Remain in contact with other local health departments and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) to monitor the situation.
• Provide information to the public about any confirmed Ebola cases in our communities.

While there is no vaccine for Ebola, the public can take general precautions against many infectious diseases. As a reminder to stop the spread of general viruses and illness:

• Wash your hands.
• Get your seasonal flu shot.
• Stay home if you are sick.
• Stay informed.

The Illinois Ebola hotline for questions from the public is 800-889-3931. Online Ebola information is available on the CDC website at www.cdc.gov and the IDPH website at www.idph.state.il.us.

Public information officers in the surrounding six-county area regularly post emergency information on the Facebook page Central Illinois Emergency Information.

Voz Latina” Saturdays at 10am

Premier Launch and Celebration: Saturday October 18th 9:30 AM
Location:Ortiz Panaderia Bakery, 1400 NE Monroe, Peoria, Illinois
Open to the Public

Be Advised, New programming is coming to Pacifica Radio Affiliate Station WAZU 90.7FM Community Radio.

A half hour English as a second language Program Designed to Teach and engage with the Hispanic Community of Peoria. Premiering Saturday October 18th at 10am, Airing every Saturday thereafter at 10am. Bringing Cultural Diversity to the Saturday morning Line up.

Easter Seals Central Illinois is pleased to announce its newly-elected board of directors and officers.

OFFICERS

Chairman:  Brad Halverson, Group President & CFO, Caterpillar Inc.

1^st Vice Chair:  Don Young, Director of Business Systems Transformation, Caterpillar Inc.

2^nd Vice Chair:  Wes Blumenshine, Associate General Counsel, Caterpillar Inc.

Treasurer:  Jeff White, COO & CFO, OSF Saint Francis, Inc.

Secretary:  Brad Kahler, President, Fort Transfer

Immediate Past Chairman:  Seshadri Guha, Chairman, CGN Global

Ex Officio:  Steve Thompson, President and CEO, Easter Seals

DIRECTORS

Mary Brown, Easter Seals Ambassador Family

Susie Camacho, Easter Seals Ambassador Family

Michael Cruz M.D, CMO/VP Quality & Safety Administration, OSF Saint Francis Medical Center

Jamie Engstrom, IT Director, Global Technology Services, Caterpillar Inc.

Keith Knepp M.D., Executive VP Clinical Services/COO, UnityPoint Health Methodist-Proctor

Molly Otten, Easter Seals Auxiliary President, non-voting

Prasad Parupalli, Commercial Manager, Caterpillar Inc.

Bob Sehring, Chief Ministry Services Officer, OSF Healthcare System

Brian Rabe, Vice President of International Operations and Heavy Equipment Industry, ATS

Adam White, Owner of Running Central, Partner at ShaZam Racing

“We are grateful for the leadership and expertise this diverse group of individuals brings to Easter Seals,” said Steve Thompson, President and CEO, Easter Seals.  “They work tirelessly advancing the Easter Seals mission helping children and families reach new milestones every day.”

Easter Seals provides specialized pediatric therapy services for children with developmental delays, disabilities, autism and other special needs. They are accredited by CARF International in Outpatient Medical Rehabilitation Pediatric Specialty Programs and Behavioral Services for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and is the largest single provider of early intervention services and direct autism services in downstate Illinois.

PEORIA, ILLINOIS…September 9, 2014…South Side Trust & Savings Bank, a subsidiary of Mid Illinois Bancorp, Inc., welcomes Angie Menefee as a full service Mortgage Loan Consultant specializing in all aspects of the home buying process.

Menefee has worked in the banking industry for 29 years.  She attended Illini Bluffs High School and Illinois Central College.  Menefee is involved in fundraising for the Tuscarora Fire Department, Children’s Hospital of Illinois, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, and Peoria Area Renegades Rugby Club.  She currently resides in Bartonville with her husband and daughter. Her son is a United States Marine, and Menefee is a proud supporter.

Menefee works with Conventional, FHA, VA, Rural Development and Construction loans.  She has worked with different grant programs, including IHDA, City of Peoria, and Down Payment Plus.  Menefee specializes in first time homebuyers – giving the customer choices, looking at all options, and explaining the process so the customer understands the full home-buying process.

South Side Trust & Savings Bank, a locally owned financial institution since 1922, has $670 million in assets and serves the tri-county area with 12 full service locations in Peoria, East Peoria, West Peoria, Bartonville, Chillicothe, Washington, and Pekin.  South Side Bank owns Mid Illinois Insurance Services, Inc. located at 1524 W. Glen Avenue in Peoria.

Yes, you can, when you join us at Peoria Zoo for a light breakfast in Africa! We’ll teach you more about the King of Cats while watching the lions enjoy their breakfast too. You’ll also learn what makes Arthur and Lizzy so special.

You can register for either morning: Saturday, September 20 or Sunday, September 21, 9:00 am-10:00 am. Cost of this event is $7.50 for Zoo members and $15.00 for non-members.

For questions or to register, call the Peoria Zoo Education office at (309) 681-3559 or check our website at www.peoriazoo.org.