A new and improved tutoring and career system is arriving at the Peoria Public Library. The Peoria Public Library will be working with Brainfuse, an online learning system, to provide free tutoring and learning services, as well as career help,…
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,…
Peoria Rises on Forbes Best Places for Business List
Peoria ranks 71 among top 200 “Best Places for Business and Careers” in 2011 according to Forbes.com.” That’s up from #86 in 2010. The list focuses on three main components: cost of business, job growth and education. Topping the list…
There is a Peoria Public Library Open Daily Even During Construction
Confused about where you can go for library service? It is understandable! While Peoria Public Library finishes the last of our construction projects, you can now enjoy one of two state-of-the-art library facilities any day of the week! The McClure,…
Peoria Symphony Orchestra to Audition Singers, Actors
The Peoria Symphony Orchestra will hold auditions for singers and comedic actors to perform with the Symphony in its upcoming season, it was announced today. The auditions will be held on Wednesday, August 10 from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. at…
Methodist Offers Annual Grief Camp for Kids “Registration Open for Kourage Kids”
Methodist Medical Center is accepting camp registrations for children age 5 – 18 who are working through issues of grief following the death of a loved one. “Kourage Kids” is a free one-day outing for young people who have experienced…
Board of Health Adopts Peoria County Community Health Improvement Plan
At the July 18, 2011 meeting, the Peoria County Board of Health adopted the Peoria County Community Health Improvement Plan for 2010-2015. This report identifies four priority community health issues that need to be addressed to improve population health in…
Peoria County 4-H Show Schedule August 4th, 5th and 6th Expo Gardens%1601 W. Northmoor Road, Peoria
Thursday, August 4th 9:00 a.m. Non-Livestock Judging begins 10:00 a.m. Rabbit Show % Sheep Show 12:30 p.m. Non-livestock judging resume (12-12:30 lunch break) 2:30 p.m. Cat show 3:00 p.m. Robotics Demonstration 6:00 p.m. Barnyard Olympics 7:00 p.m. Share the Fun skit 7:30 p.m. Exhibit Barns close *9:00 a.m.…
Upcoming Children’s Programs at Peoria Park District
Home Educator Classes at the Peoria Zoo – The Peoria Zoo offers classes for children ages 5-13 who are home educated. Make science more exciting as we explore a new topic each month that helps to meet state education standards.…
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…
TWELFTH ANNUAL RHYTHM IN THE RAINFOREST – AUGUST 20 AT LUTHY BOTANICAL GARDEN
The Peoria Park District’s Luthy Botanical Garden will present its twelfth annual Rhythm in the Rainforest jazz event on Saturday, August 20, 6:30-9:00 p.m. Back by popular demand will be Preston Jackson & Friends, performing Cool Jazz in Luthy’s fragrant…
PEORIA PARK DISTRICT August Events at Glen Oak Amphitheatre
August means the end of summer, but the fun at the Glen Oak Amphitheatre is not done yet! Below is a schedule of our movies and events this month: Mon., Aug. 1 – Family Flicks: “Tangled” – dusk. 50 cents/person…
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…
Peoria Area 2nd Quarter Home Sales Down But Positioned for Recovery
Was the glass half empty or half full as home sales were down for the second quarter of the year compared to a year ago, but up when compared to the same period in 2009? According to the Peoria Area…
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,…
Gordon Announces Upcoming Satellite Office Hours
State Rep. Jehan Gordon (D-Peoria) recently announcing her August schedule of upcoming satellite office hours geared towards allowing constituents who cannot make it to her War Memorial district office to access state services in various locations around the 92nd district.…
Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum and Peoria Zoo have Joined Forces
The power of play is at the foundation of a child’s ability to learn and grow. That’s why the Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum and Peoria Zoo have joined forces to create a day-long destination for learning through play—one that equips…
AdCo to Launch a Community Website, Magazine, Television Program, & Annual Award, “The Peorian”
AdCo Advertising Agency, Inc., announces the launch of The Peorian – a fully integrated community program that utilizes print, web, television, social media and annual charity award to pay tribute to the Peoria area. The Peorian consists of a bi-monthly…
Kid’s day
The 5th Annual Kids’ Day, presented by G & D Integrated, will take place on Saturday, July 30 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at The Shoppes at Grand Prairie (a rain day has been scheduled for Sunday, July 31). …
Fifth Annual Recovery Walks! 2011 Celebrating Recovery in Motion One Step at a Time
The Proctor Health Care Foundation and the Illinois Institute for Addiction Recovery at Proctor Hospital are pleased to announce Recovery Walks! 2011 Saturday, September 24. The Walk, to benefit the Ameel Rashid Scholarship for Addiction Recovery, will be held from…
College Visits: Why, When, How?
It takes both time and money to tour college campuses. Is it worthwhile? When is the best time to visit? Find out at a free seminar “College Visits: Why, When, How?” presented by Debra Clay of College Knowledge on Monday,…
Peoria Plans 9/11 Remembrance Event for 10th Anniversary of September 11th
The City of Peoria announced plans to commemorate the 10th Anniversary of September 11 by holding a 9/11 Remembrance Event at O’Brien Field on September 10, 2011, from 10:00 until 11:15 a.m. This special service, which is free and open…