The Tax Deadline Looms!

Are taxes causing you anxiety? Even with the extended tax deadline, April 18 will be here sooner than you think. Seeking professional tax help may be your best option. Jackson Hewitt Area Manager Mary Jo Roberts says that Jackson Hewitt…

March Events Listing Through March 26th

March 23rd—Proctor Hospital Sponsors: “The Free Medicare Help Desk”— from 9:00 – 11:00 am in the Lobby at Proctor Hospital. No appointment is needed. To call or register: (309) 691-1070. March 25th—“Zoo After Dark” – from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.…

March Events Listing Through March 20th

March 1st through March 24th—“In Plane View/Abstractions of Flight”—Times and Admission TBA announced. For more information, contact Lakeview Museum for details on the event’s announcement for times and admission. March 17th—St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be held in Downtown Peoria…

Peoria police deserve praise

Have you noticed how quickly Peoria police are capturing the bad guys? One robbery after another and one killing after another, police wind up nabbing the culprits. And folks, these are really bad, bad, people. Too many young thugs are…

Observing Women’s History Month!

by Dolores M. Klein, Peoria, IL Once again, Susan B. Anthony’s birthday, February 15th, a state holiday, got lost in between Lincoln’s birthday and President’s Day. We can hope that dedicated teachers pick up the observance and discuss with their…

Today’s Piracy – Nothing New

By Ed Klein, Peoria, IL Does the name Glubb Pasha ring any bells? I thought not. However, the increasing incidence of piracy in the Chinese and Arabian seas brought to mind an article I read in an issue of Holiday…

His day and his heart are overflowing

Cooking lunch each weekday for some 375 people and delivering those meals is a formidable job. Dedicated drivers like Ron Walster help make it possible. About 9:00 every weekday morning, he leaves his comfortable home in Bartonville for the 15-minute…

West Peoria news for March 2011

The early election for the Consolidated Election is March 18th, 2011 at West Peoria City Hall. Voting time will be from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. On April 5th 2011, the Consolidated Election voting will be at polling precincts according…

Happenings for March 2011

thru March 6 – Garish Garden Show @ Luthy Botanical Gardens from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Call 309-686-3362. See what NOT to do in your garden as we break out the pink flamingos and the garden gnomes in our…

Methodist Medical Center Mobile Mammography Schedule

The following is the schedule for the Methodist Medical Center Mobile Mammography Van for the month of March 2011.Methodist features all digital mammography equipment providing improved, faster and more comfortable exams. March 1-Methodist at Morton-1909 Morton Ave.-Morton March 2-Heartland Clinic-1701…