3rd Annual Cell Phone for Soldiers Drive!

by Jehan Gordon, State Rep., 92nd Dist. Oftentimes while going through our junk drawers we find things we don’t remember owning.  Commonly one of these items is an old, unused cell phone that we just don’t know what to do…

Serendipity: Self knowledge is essential

Wisdom arrives more easily when I’m surrounded by silence. Early morning provides excellent opportunities for contemplation. A cup of coffee, a view of the rising sun, and reflections on times past are excellent components for soul searching. While such introspection…

West Peoria News for August 2011

A reunion will be held August 29th, at 5:00 p.m. for all past members of the Calvin Coolidge Mother’s Club at the Lariat Club on Glen Avenue. Please share this information with anyone that is not in the West Peoria…

August Happenings

Aug 2 – The Peoria Area Association of REALTORS® (PAAR) will hold a free seminar for the public on property assessment and the appeal process from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. at 7307 Willowlake Court. To register call 688-8591. Aug 2…

Proctor Hospital Happenings

August Seniors on the Go – It’s Free Topics: “Back” to the Future and Why am I tired all the time? The Hult Health Education Center and Proctor Hospital will present Seniors on the Go on Thursday, August 18 at…

Peoria Among Top 10 Cities for Healthy Living

The Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index® (WBI) ranks Peoria 13th best city in the country for total well-being and health of its residents.  The WBI rankings are based on data gathered between January and December 2010 regarding resident’s life evaluation, emotional health,…

New Trustees Appointed to Library Board

Mayor Jim Ardis has appointed Lucy D. Gulley and Tara D. Canty to the Peoria Public Library Board of Trustees. They fill the seats formerly occupied by Doug Crew and Arthur Mae Perkins whose terms were finished. The new board…

Greater Peoria Fall Classic Golf Tournament

The Peoria Park District’s Greater Peoria Fall Classic golf tournament will take place on September 24 and 25 at Donovan and Newman Golf Courses. This two-day tournament has green and golf car fees, door-prizes, tee prizes, and dinner both days…

NOW’s Celebration of Women’s Equality Day

The Peoria Chapter of the National Organization for Women will celebrate Women’s Equality Day with a potluck for members and friends on Saturday, August 20, at 6:00 p.m. at Forest Park Nature Center in Peoria Heights. On August 26, 1920,…