Don Jurgs had been a prisoner of war in Germany during World War Two. More recently he was Santa Claus at Mall of America, but I knew him when he was a naturalist in Bettendorf, Iowa. He liked to say…
District 150 is at war with residents
It’s entertaining, momentarily, to watch a school district at war with citizens. Then you realize YOU are getting the dirty end of the stick along with everyone else. I mean, it’s one thing for District 150 School Board Rick Cloyd…
Letters to the editor
Machiavelli’d Be Proud of Them By Ed Klein Republican Ted Cruze and several of his accomplices say they’d like to eliminate minimum wage laws. Other Republican intellects complain that people are taking advantage of unemployment insurance because it pays more…
Tour de’ Peoria
Plans commenced months ago for this family visit. Dates included traditional vacation months or early September. Midwest summers have a well-deserved reputation for heat and humidity so we chose after Labor Day to enjoy milder weather. Little success was achieved…
West Peoria News for October 2013
The West Peoria Fire Department annual hog roast will be Sunday, October 26th at Crusen’s on Farmington Road. WPFD personnel will be out in the community selling tickets and will be wearing their uniforms when they do this. This is…
Tips for your Kindle
I got a Kindle for my birthday a few years ago and really love it. I can store several books on it and read or re-read whatever I like. I normally try to read a business book at the same…
Happenings for October
Oct 1 – 27 – Wildlife “Scary” Park – 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. at 3826 N. Taylor Rd., Hanna City. Call (309) 657-2681. Admission: $7/members; $8 non-members; age 1 & under FREE. “Nights of Fright” will be on Oct. 19…
Tonya Burris of Traders Realty Corp. to Lead Central Illinois Realtor® Association for 2013-14
The Peoria Area Association of Realtors® (PAAR) tonight announced that Tonya Burris, GRI, of Traders Realty Corp. is the 2013-2014 president of the Peoria Area Association of Realtors®. The installation of officers and directors took place during a special ceremony…
October Programs & Happening at Peoria Park District
Youth Basketball Skills Camp – The Peoria Park District’s Youth Basketball Skills Camp for children ages 5 years through grade 4 runs on Tuesday & Thursday evenings, October 1-24, at Franciscan Rec Complex. Cost is $29/residents, $34/non-residents.Boys and girls will…
Heartland Festival Orchestra to Partner with The Baby Fold for their October Performance
Committed to giving back to the community, the Heartland Festival Orchestra continues its tradition of partnering with deserving local nonprofit organizations in Season V — 2013-14. In connection with each concert, the Heartland Festival Orchestra makes a monetary contribution to…
Proctor Hospital October Calendar
Proctor Hospital October Calendar alonetogether Grief Support Group – Mondays – 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. alonetogether is a grief support group, open to the community, that meets Mondays from 4:30-6:00 p.m. in Group Room 4 of the Counseling Center at…
Memorial Arena Hosts Free Figure Skating Exhibition
Pekin Park District’s Memorial Arena will open on Saturday, October 5 at 1:00 p.m. for its first Public Open Skate of the season. Following Open Skate, the Arena will host a free skating exhibition at 2:45 p.m. The exhibition will…
BEST Talks Bring Cutting-Edge Business Information to Peoria Business People
The Turner Center for Entrepreneurship of Bradley University and InspireCX are proud to present BEST Talks. The BEST Talks are a series of presentations of cutting-edge information, focusing on what is important for businesspeople to know today in order to…
Collaboration Between Peoria Park District & Area Businesses, Organizations Make Peoria’s First Annual PNC World Wide Day of Play Possible
The Peoria Park District will hold Peoria’s first annual PNC Worldwide Day of Play on Sat., October 5th from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. in Glen Oak Park. Worldwide Day of Play began as an initiative by Nickelodeon and The…
Informational Meeting on Becoming a Foster Parent
The Children’s Home is sponsoring an informational meeting for anyone interested in making a difference in the life of a child by becoming a foster parent. The meeting will be held on Thursday, October 10, 2013 from 5:30 – 6:30…
“A Night with the Hit King,” Pete Rose – Legendary Baseball Icon will visit Peoria
The Proctor Health Care Foundation will host “A Night with the Hit King” on Sat., October 5 at 6:00 p.m. at the Peoria Marriott Pere Marquette. The new event includes dinner, an exciting Q & A session with Pete Rose,…
UNITYPOINT HEALTH – METHODIST AND PROCTOR TO FORM ONE HEALTH SYSTEM
Officials of UnityPoint Health Methodist and Proctor in Peoria have signed an affiliation agreement to form one health system. The affiliation of the hospital campuses, outpatient clinics and other sites of care will create a stronger, broader system of care…
Newcomers’ Club to Host 37th Annual Auction & Luncheon to Benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital October 16th
The Newcomers’ Club of Greater Peoria would like to invite you to attend our 37th Annual Auction and Luncheon to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital on Wednesday, October 16, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at EastPort Banquet Center, 703 Mariner’s…
October Book Clubs at Peoria Public Library
Join a book club at Peoria Public Library this month. New members are always welcome! Book ‘Em Mystery Book Club will meet on Sunday, October 20 at 2:00 p.m. at Lakeview Branch to discuss Miracle Cure by Harlan Coben. The…
Veterans Housing Needs Focus For New Local Organization
Helping veterans in the Tri-County area with small home repairs is the focus of the Illinois Valley Fuller Center for Housing (IVFCH), a not-for-profit organization incorporated in June and affiliated with The Fuller Center for Housing, an organization working to…
The Women’s Fund of the Community Foundation of Central Illinois Announces its October First Tuesday event at the Contemporary Art Center
The Women’s Fund of the Community Foundation of Central Illinois is holding its monthly networking opportunity for central Illinois women on Tuesday, October 1, 2013 from 5:00-7:00 PM at the Contemporary Art Center. Join local area women who are passionate…
Peoria Players semi-annual Vintage Clothing & Collectibles Oct 19
Costume Mistress Bonnie Larson will hold her semi-annual Vintage Clothing & Collectibles Sale on Saturday, October 19 from 8:00 am to noon in the Peoria Players lobby. Many unique and hard-to-find collectibles, along with clothing and costumes from all eras…