Oh say, can you see? I am still waving at you. Raised to represent the freedom for which you live, I boast of your unity as I fly proudly over your Capital, your courthouses, schools and homes. I bring hope…
I’m grateful to have lived long enough to …
Sentimentalists sometimes give loved ones a card detailing reasons the recipient is loved. The number of reasons matches that person’s age. Or the birthday celebrant is given the same number of gifts as the number of candles on the cake.…
West Peoria News for July 2013
West Peoria Lions Club, Troop and Pack 11 and the West Peoria community invite you to join the annual 4th of July Parade and Flag Raising celebration. They will be honored if you and/or your organization wish to participate and…
Turn a hobby into a business
Since I was young, I’ve always looked for ways to make money. My brother, Randy, and I would be out at the first snowfall, shoveling driveways for our neighbors, then in the Spring using a push mower for our “lawn…
Musings for July 2013
I have realized for myself and I’m sure many of you see the same thing. I cover four main topics: my son, my house and yard, reading, and a little on national and world issues. I promised my son that…
Happenings for July 2013
July 3 – Fireworks Spectacular! 4:00 – 10:00 p.m. at the Glen Oak Park Amphitheatre. Call 309-681-2854. Bring blankets & lawn chairs to enjoy the show. Pack a picnic dinner or enjoy food from vendors. Reservation packages available. Call (309)…
July book club announced novels
Peoria Public Library’s July Book Clubs Join a book club at Peoria Public Library this month. New members are always welcome! Book ‘Em Mystery Book Club will meet on Sunday, July 21 at 2:00 p.m. at Lakeview Branch to discuss…
Jehan Gordon-Booth returns her paycheck to the state
Continuing her efforts to promote fiscal responsibility and lead by example, state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth (D-Peoria) will be returning her per diem from this week’s special session of the General Assembly back to the state. “Lawmakers are going back to…
Flood disaster vouchers at Four Points
The Four Points by Sheraton Downtown Peoria, have developed a program to help those people affected by the recent floods and are still unable to live in their homes. They offer a Voucher program for free three Complimentary nights at…
Easter Seals Receives Grant in Support of Autism Clinic
Easter Seals received a $35,000 grant from the Ameren Corporation Charitable Trust through the Ameren Cares program in support of the Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Diagnostic Clinic. The clinic, with sites in Peoria and Bloomington, annually provides early identification, screening,…
My Pro Day Arrives in Peoria this summer
Richwoods High School is hosting this event for youth baseball players Tuesday, July 30th from 9:00 a.m. – Noon. My Pro Day is the first to bring the excitement and fun of a pro baseball tryout experience to players of…
Gordon-Booth named Edgar Fellow, recognized for leadership
State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth (D-Peoria) has been selected to participate in the Edgar Fellows initiative to promote responsible and responsive leadership throughout Illinois. Led by former Gov. Jim Edgar and the University of Illinois’ Institute of Government and Public Affairs…
Gordon-Booth supports measure to reduce medicaid fraud, save taxpayer money
Continuing her efforts to reduce waste and fraud in the Medicaid system, state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth (D-Peoria) recently helped advance legislation to increase penalties for people who commit Medicaid fraud. The proposal was recently passed by the General Assembly and…
Park Board President Tim Cassidy Named Kiwanis Club of Peoria 2012 Ray A. Neumann Tri-County Citizen of the Year
On June 5, 2013, Timothy J. Cassidy, President of the Peoria Park District Board of Trustees, received the 2012 Ray A. Neumann Tri-County Citizen of the Year Award from the Kiwanis Club of Peoria. This is the 50th anniversary of…
Peoria Symphony Orchestra announces director of development and patron engagement
PSO announces director of development and patron engagement The Peoria Symphony Orchestra announces the appointment of Andrea Robertson as Director of Development and Patron Engagement. Andrea started at her post mid-May. Most recently she was with the Field Museum in…
Family Flicks in July at the Glen Oak Amphitheatre
Family Flicks in July at the Glen Oak Amphitheatre July 8 – Family Flicks at 8:00 p.m. at the Glen Oak Amphitheatre, 2218 N. Prospect. Call (309) 681-2854. Admission: 50¢ Movie: “Band of Misfit Pirates.” Gates open at 8:00 p.m.…
Central Illinois Jazz Society announces performances
Presents CIJS House Band at 6:00 p.m. and Stephanie Aaron at 7:15 p.m. on Sunday, July 21, 2013 at the Starting Gate Banquet Room, located in Landmark Recreation Center, 3225 N. Dries Lane, Peoria Stephanie Aaron is a Peoria native…
alonetogether Grief Support Group
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 Proctor HosAlonetogether is a grief support group, open to the community, that meets Mondays from…
City manager announces new public works director
City Manager Patrick Urich announced the new Peoria Public Works Director, Michael Rogers. Mr. Rogers’ previous position was Assistant Director of Public Works for the City of San Antonio, Texas, where he was responsible for the management of 471 employees…
Steve Spain Receives 2013 Pillar Award
Local Merchant receives honor from Community Organization West Bluff Council. Costume Trunk Owner Steve Spain is the recipient of the 2013 West Bluff Council “Pillar of the West Bluff Award.” Spain was nominated by West Bluff Council member Bernadine Nolan,…
Peoria Historical Society recipient of grant from the Conservation Assessment Program
The Peoria Historical Society was recently awarded a $7,190 allocation from the Conservation Assessment Program (CAP) to hire a conservation assessor and preservation assessor to assess the Society’s collections and two historic structures. The assessments will be conducted on-site in…
Peoria Public Library Bookmobile back on road for summer
The Peoria Public Library Bookmobile resumed service to Peorians on Monday, June 10 after being off the road since January 1, 2013 due to budget constraints. A mid-year look at the budget allowed some funding to be readjusted, permitting the…