2014 Peoria Marathon is on May 18th

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The 2014 Peoria Marathon will be held on Sunday, May 18, 2014. The main events include kids 1.2 mile, 5K, full and ½ marathon including wheelchair participants. The events are expected to bring in approximately 3000 runners to participate.  The race course and overall event will be staffed by representatives from the Peoria Police, Peoria Office of Emergency Management, Peoria County Sheriff’s Office, Illinois State Police, Peoria Park and Bradley Police, Peoria and West Peoria Fire, Peoria Public Works, Advance Medical Transport and REMERT. In addition, numerous volunteers from throughout the area will be assisting officers, participants and spectators. The starting times for the 5K, full and ½ marathon will employ a wave start. Starting times for each race are listed in the schedule of events.   

Timeline

0655 Wheelchair Race scheduled to begin (runs entire Marathon Route).

0700 Marathon scheduled to begin (Marathoners, Relay Teams and 25K Runners)

0730 5K Race scheduled to begin.

1200 Kids 1.2M run scheduled to begin.

1300 Marathon Officially Ends.

Once the route has been shut down for the wheel chair race it will be kept closed until instructed to be opened by the command post.

Old-time barn dance at Camp Wokanda

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Everyone is invited to an old-fashioned barn dance, Friday, May 30 at Camp Wokanda in Mossville. Dance to the lively music of our own Rusty Pickup String Band, with Emmy Holmes-Hicks on fiddle and callers Jim Hicks and Gail Hintze. The fun starts at 7:00 p.m. First-time dancers and families are welcome. No partner needed.

Admission is $5, with a $20 maximum for families. You are invited to bring a snack to share.

For more information and directions, call Gail Hintze, 274-5358 or 868-7163.

Contact person: Gail Hintze 309-274-5358 or 868-7163

Armed Robbery Investigations #14-9191,14-9192,14-9250,14-9341 and 14-9450

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The Peoria Police Department, Criminal Investigations Division, advises that an arrest has been made in the above armed robbery investigations.  All armed robberies occurred at the Marathon Gas Station located at 3036 N. Knoxville.  #14-9191 occurred on 5-11-14.  #14-9192 occurred on 5-9-14.  #14-9250 occurred on 5-12-14.  14-9341 occurred on 5-13-14 and #14-9450 occurred tonight at 8:08 p.m.

Jerry A. Johnson, DOB 02-05-78, was arrested for all investigations, after being identified by victims in all cases.  On 5-14-14, the Criminal Investigations Unit set up surveillance for several hours on the business and apprehended Johnson as he fled after committing the last robbery.  The weapon (knife) was seized and the money will be returned to the business.

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

 

Sterling Ave Lane Closures

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 LANE CLOSURE – INTERMITTENT LANE CLOSURES

 Peoria County – Weather permitting, the following road will have intermittent lane closures:

 

Road work on:

Sterling Ave

 

 

Where:

Between Dr. Martin Luther King Drive and Manor Parkway

 

 

When:

Friday, May 16

 

Time:

8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

 

Type of work:

Road tilling and re-grading

The Peoria County Highway Department requests motorists find an alternate route. For more information, call the Highway Department at 697-6400.

“Running With The Dogs 5K Run/3K Walk” to benefit local organization that provides service dogs for children and adults with disabilities

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May 15, 2014 (Peoria, Illinois) — One of Peoria’s most unique road races will take place on June 7, 2014 at Junction City Shopping Center. Paws Giving Independence’s 2nd Annual Running with the Dogs encourages runners and walkers to not only bring their pets, but to participate in the walk with their dogs as well. Registration opens at 8:30 a.m. with the 5K Race and 3K Walk beginning promptly at 9:30 a.m. The races takes place on Prospect Road and goes through both Peoria and Peoria Heights, with post-race festivities taking place at Junction City.
Running with the Dogs is a unique event in the area, but one that fits perfectly into the mission of the group that is sponsoring the event – Paws Giving Independence [PGI].  “A race that promotes the bond between humans and dogs seems only fitting for us as we know first-hand the benefits our service dogs bring to the people they are matched with and their families” said Laura Strauch, the event chairperson. “We are an all-volunteer group and to have an event that appeals to dog-lovers in the community will hopefully draw more attention to the great work this organization does in the Peoria-area.”
The motto, “Saving a Life, to Change a Life”, has held true for over 50 dogs and families sin the Peoria-area. PGI’s mission is to place highly trained service dogs with children and adults with disabilities – free of charge. PGI works with various animal shelters in the community to rescue dogs and train them to open/close a door, turn on/off a light, carry a backpack, pick up a dropped item, brace for transfers, retrieve a telephone, pull a wheelchair and ultimately provide independence and support.
“PGI is so appreciative of the support we receive from local animal adoption groups, that we wanted the race-day’s activities to showcase the good work they are doing for the community as well.  We feel that sharing the post-race activities with other animal groups would make for a great event for all dog-lovers!” Strauch shared. 
Registration for the event is $25 until June 1st and can be completed online at the newly redesigned PGI wewbsite: www.givingindependence.org.    

Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Will Close on Monday, May 19th between Union St. to West of Richard Allen Dr.

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(Peoria, IL) Martin Luther King Jr. Drive will be closed on Monday, May 19 between Union Street to west of Richard Allen Drive. The closure will be in effect from Monday, May 19 through August for the purpose of repairing sections of brick pavement, installation of retaining
wall, and general re-shaping of the slope to protect against future degradation.

For more information, contact Peoria Public Works City Engineer, Scott Reeise, P.E, at (309) 494-8800

The Community Foundation of Central Illinois held 26th Annual Meeting, May 6 at the Contemporary Art Center of Peoria

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Peoria, IL- The Community Foundation of Central Illinois (CFCI) held its 26th Annual Meeting, A Report to the Community, May 6 at the Contemporary Art Center of Peoria from 5:00-7:00 pm.

In attendance were community leaders, fund holders and grantees. Attendees were treated to refreshments and light hors d’oeuvres, along with a program that highlighted the efforts of CFCI in past year. Also included was a presentation and performance by City Dance, NFP, a 2013 CFCI Community Arts $10,000 grant recipient.

 In the most recent fiscal year, CFCI distributed nearly $5.2 million in grants, including $1.3 million from the Foundation and $3.9 million from the Depository. Mark Roberts, CEO shared that the Community Foundation of Central Illinois and the CFCI Depository together currently includes 530 funds, totaling $30 million in assets, marking the highest total assets in the Foundation’s history.

Recognitions were made to all CFCI Board of Directors for their service. Outgoing Past Chairman of the Board, Christopher E. Glynn, retired Director of Corporate Human Relations at Caterpillar Inc. and Board Member Ray Busam, retired from LR Nelson, were acknowledged for their outstanding service since joining the board in 2006. “We are very thankful to Chris and Ray for their excellent volunteer service. They each contributed greatly to the growth of CFCI,” said Roberts.

 Additionally, CFCI welcomed three new members to the CFCI Board of Directors: Don Shafer, Executive Vice President with Heartland Bank and Trust Company; John Disharoon, Director – Market Access Caterpillar’s Remanufacturing, Components and Work Tools Division and Pablo Koziner, Vice President of Caterpillar’s Americas Distribution Services Division.

Lastly, to honor his significant support to the beginning of the Community Foundation of Central Illinois, Ed Siebert, retired Vice President of Caterpillar, Inc. was awarded the 2014 CFCI Founder’s Award. The Founder’s Award comes with a $500 grant to be given to the recipient’s charitable organization of choice.

Daily Road Closure

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ROAD CLOSURE – ROAD CLOSED TO TRAFFIC

Peoria County – Weather permitting, the following road will be CLOSED:

 

Road work on: Daily Road
   
Where: Between Rt 90 and Laura Rd
   
When: Thursday, May 15
   
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
   
Type of work: Culvert replacement

 

The Peoria County Highway Department requests motorists find an alternate route. For more information, call the Highway Department at 697-6400.

 

Brimfield Road Closure

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 ROAD CLOSURE – ROAD CLOSED TO TRAFFIC

 Peoria County – Weather permitting, the following road will be CLOSED:

 

Road work on: Brimfield Road
   
Where: Between Shissler Rd and Claybaugh Rd
   
When: Friday, May 16
   
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
   
Type of work: Culvert replacement

 

The Peoria County Highway Department requests motorists find an alternate route. For more information, call the Highway Department at 697-6400.

FASCI Summer Picnic on June 8th!

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FASCI SUMMER PICNIC on Sunday, June 8, 2014

(Filipino-American Society of Central Illinois)

Celebrating the Birthday of Jose P. Rizal Philippines and United States Independence Days, Father’s Day

12:00 Noon – Invocation, Lunch

Program: National Anthems

Tribute to Jose P. Rizal

Food, Fun & Friends * Games for all!!

 Please bring a covered dish and drinks to share!! 

Suggested or bring favorite dish: Last names beginning with

A-N – Main dish; O-Z– Salad/Dessert

Grieves Shelter – Veterans Park, Springfield Road, East Peoria,   Illinois 61611

                                                                           

                    For information: (309) 692-5248 or (309) 383-4143