Anti-terrorism Expert Spoke in Peoria

by Celeste Restrepo According to Ray Semko, everyone has the power enhance the security of our families, businesses and our country and we all need to assume that responsibility. Semko, also known as the D*I*C*E* Man, was recently in Peoria…

Proctor Hospital Activities

Counseling Center Presents Free Program on Anger – Pamela Shuck- Hoehne, MA, NCC, LCPC, RDDP, of the Counseling Center at Proctor Hospital will present the “ABC’s of Anger” on June 8. This free program runs 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. in…

Your Adventure Awaits at Zoo To Do

Come to the “Zoo to Do” event on Friday, June 24 from 6:00-10:00 p.m., a fundraising gala by Peoria Zoological Society to benefit Peoria Zoo – where “Your Adventure Awaits!” This special event includes gourmet dinner by Chef Josh Adams…

Peoria Players to Audition for Oklahoma!

The first musical written by composer Richard Rodgers and librettist Oscar Hammerstein II, Oklahoma! tells the story of cowboy Curly McLain and his romance with farm girl Laurey Williams. This classic musical plays on Peoria Players’ stage for the first…

Kellogg Golf Course Renovations Approved

The Peoria Park District Board of Trustees approved the Kellogg Golf Course design concept presented by Lohmann Golf Designs at the May board meeting. Therefore, the 18-hole course will close on August 1. The Executive 9-hole course be open for…

Shingle Recycling Plan Passes General Assembly

New incentives will help conserve oil State Senator Dave Koehler’s (D-Peoria) plan to encourage roofing and building companies to recycle asphalt shingles rather than dump them in landfills is on its way to the governor’s desk. Asphalt shingles are made…

Mobile Learning is Subject of Bradley Symposium

A day-long conference to help participants understand the potential of mobile learning in business and education will be held on June 10 at Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois. Educators, branding experts, and IT professionals will benefit from this “best practices”…

Peoria Theater Update

Now Playing & Coming Soon @ Peoria Theater The Greatest Movie Ever Sold – Starts June 3 – A documentary with Morgan Spurlock (Super Size Me) about branding, advertising and product placement that is financed and made possible by brands,…

Apollo Theater Events

JUNE Sat., June 4–Gone with the Wind (1939) Clark Gable, Vivien Leigh JULY Sat., July 9–50s Drive-in special (The Blob/The Girl Can’t help It) with drive-in refreshments (let’s all go out to the lobby…) Sat., July 23–Western Fest (cowboys TBA)

Peoria Theater Events

Miral – A drama centered on an orphaned Palestinian girl growing up in the wake of Arab-Israeli war who finds herself drawn into the conflict. Fri & Sat: 12:30, 2:45, 5:00 Sun: 4:30, 6:50 Mon: 2:45, 4:45, 7:00 Tue &…

Apollo Theater Showings and Events

MAY Fri., May 20– Matinee serials.(building off 25th anniversary of “Raiders of the Lost Arc” movie that followed the matinee show style) Sat., May 21 — Superman fest (variety of Superman films). JUNE Sat., June 4–Gone with the Wind (1939)…

Peoria Theater Events

Peoria Theater’s Updated Show Listings with Additional Event Listings Additional Upcoming Events Live Music (Open mic night coming soon) – DJs (all ages!) ‘Food Matters’ Film & Discussion from Essential Wellness – May 10th Universalist Unitarian Church Fundraiser – May…

Good news and bad news

When it comes to Bradley basketball it seems to be good news, bad news. GOOD NEWS is new Bradley coach Geno Ford was able to retain Jalen Crawford, recruited by the fired Jim Les. The talented guard from Detroit played…