On April 21, a group of Bradley students held a seminar to help local seniors with cyber security. Stuart Fisher, a member of the group, has learned quite a bit about public relations and event planning along the way. Fisher…
The Invention That Transported Technology to NEW Heights: The Geminus Genius iPad Case
Jovan Van Drielle had a brilliant idea when no one else considered the best way to transport an iPad. The enthusiastic inventor created the Geminus Genius Case as a way to protect her iPad from damage as well as regular…
The Geminus Genius Case for The IPad Which Revolutionizes the Concept of an iPad Case
Jovan Van Drielle had a brilliant idea when no one else considered the best way to transport an iPad. The enthusiastic inventor created the Geminus Genius Case as a way to protect her iPad from damage as well as regular…
Peoria Theater’s Updated Show Listings with Additional Event Listings
Current Showings Somewhere–Academy Award winner Sofia Coppola (Lost in Translation) directs this film about a Hollywood actor Johnny Marco, nested in his luxury hotel of choice. Drinking, parties, and women keep a creeping boredom under wraps in between Johnny’s job…
The Apollo Theater Upcoming Movie Events
APRIL Sat., April 23–The Thing (1951) sci-fi film (the remake is out this year) MAY Sat., May 7–Captain Blood (1935) Errol Flynn (pirate flick) Fri., May 20– Matinee serials.(building off 25th anniversary of “Raiders of the Lost Arc” movie that…
Peoria Theater’s Updated Show Listings with Additional Event Listings
Current Showings Somewhere-Academy Award winner Sofia Coppola (Lost in Translation) directs this film about a Hollywood actor Johnny Marco, nested in his luxury hotel of choice. Drinking, parties, and women keep a creeping boredom under wraps in between Johnny’s job…
No idle threat
The news that Caterpillar CEO Doug Oberhelman has written Illinois Governor Pat Quinn about the state’s burdensome tax on business should make a lot of people nervous. The tax was a typical Democrat response without serious consideration of potential damaging…
A few familiar & obscure comments about baseball might be a nice warm-up during a chilly Spring
As Major League Baseball resumes a few days early this season, a few familiar and obscure comments about the National Pastime might be a nice warm-up on a chilly Spring – and a respite from controversies. From ex-ballplayers Jim Bouton…
The Value of Nature (or Visa-versa)
You didn’t have to be a psychologist to understand that Richard Louv was on to something. In 2005 in his book, “Last Child in the Woods,” he identified a condition caused by separation from nature. This separation from insects, bird…
New WCBU format is a fair and balanced alternative to WMBD’s right-wing nonsense
Steve Tarter’s column in the Feb. 26 Journal Star was about a woman who was so upset that public radio station WBCU shifted from classical music with some news to all news all the time, she dashed to the phone…
No Greater Love
by Ed Klein, Peoria, IL I’d like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to the Republican party for doing what few – if any – have been able to do before. What, you may well ask, is that?…
The Un-lived Life of Russell Stone a novelette, part four
Rachel is on the hunt to find out who called Mrs. Stone. Somehow, Mrs. Stone had learned of her husband’s death before Rachel called, which normally wouldn’t be an issue, but in the case of the Stone’s, it is far…
Sentimentality is my Specialty!
While walking through the subdivision, we maintain a steady commentary about current and former owners of each house. Living in the same neighborhood since 1977 means the list is long with familiar names and addresses. When our son and two…
West Peoria News for April 2011
Don’t forget to vote in the Consolidated Election on April 5th. Offices up for election are: mayor, city clerk, treasurer, and one alderman in each of the four wards. Candidates are: Mayor – Incumbent – James R. Dillon, City Clerk…
Musings for April 2011
There are two issues I’ve been thinking about this month. Both are really things that I can’t really change, but I can gripe about them. One is the lack of civility in our world mostly in the media. The other…
The Peoria Promise for the Community and the Students
by Beth Johnson, a Peoria Promise Board member Imagine a city where every public high school graduate was able to attend college and pursue their dreams. You don’t need to imagine, because Peoria Promise is turning those dreams into reality.…
Happenings for April 2011
through May 24 – Bookmobile every two weeks on Tuesdays at the Shoppes at Grand Prairie from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Admission is free. The Bookmobile will be located in front of Flat Top Grill. April 2 – The not-for-profit…
Life Changes and Law Changes: Is Your Estate Plan Keeping up with Times?
The Proctor Health Care Foundation will host a free estate planning seminar on Thursday, April 7, from 4:30-6:00 p.m. in Classroom I of the Proctor Professional Building @ 5409 N. Knoxville Ave. The speaker, Ketra Mytich, is a well-known local…
Fred Astaire & Cyd Charisse to Play at the Apollo Theater in ‘The Band Wagon’
Legendary Hollywood song-and-dance man Fred Astaire stars as a Hollywood song-and-dance man persuaded to star in a Broadway musical at downtown Peoria’s nonprofit Apollo Theater on Saturday, April 9. “The Band Wagon,” which co-stars Cyd Charisse, was directed by Vincente…
Proctor Hospital Activities in April
Exciting New Lunch and Learn Sessions for Seniors Begin April 21 – The Counseling Center at Proctor Hospital presents FREE Brown Bag Lunch & Learn Wellness Series for Older Adults. This free series will feature health and lifestyle topics specifically…
1st Annual Peoria Women’s Club Spring Vendor Bazaar
ACE Entertainment & Event Management has teamed up with the Peoria Women’s Club to present a day of fun, learning and networking Saturday April 16th from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Held in the historic clubhouse of the Peoria Women’s…
Macaroni Kid celebrates one year in Peoria
Macaroni Kid, a free weekly e-newsletter and website that highlights events and activities for families in the community, is celebrating one year in Peoria. Under the stewardship of Melissa Hucal of West Peoria, Macaroni Kid has become a go-to source…