Keep Peoria Beautiful was the recipient of a grant from the Illinois EPA. With these grant funds the attractive landscaped areas created last year at the entrance/exit ramps of I-74 by Northwoods Mall along Sterling Avenue were added to. The…
Humana Guidance Center’s July Calendar of Events
These FREE events are for both members (those insured) and non-members. It is located at 7915 N. Hale, Peoria, IL 61615. For more information, please call: (309) 691-1677 July 1 — 1:00 Game: Rummikub (pronounced “rummy cube”) July 2 —…
Peoria Public Library News for July 2010
Christmas in July @ McClure Branch Library Keep cool in the hottest weather by enjoying icy movies, winning gifts and sharing the spirit of giving at McClure Branch with a month of free special events. · From July 1-15 put…
Proctor news for July 2010
Anger Management Group – The Anger Management Group of the Counseling Center at Proctor Hospital will be on July 14th. Co-facilitators for the Group are Pamela Shuck-Hoehne, MA, NCC, LCPC, RDDP and Kellie E. Branch-Dircks, MSW, LCSW, therapists with the…
News from Illinois State Representative Jehan Gordon
Gordon Backs New Law to Employ Illinoisans on Public Works Projects Continuing her commitment to put people back to work, State Rep. Jehan Gordon (D-Peoria) is applauding a new law requiring 90 percent of workers employed on state-funded public work…
Local Author to Speak at ‘Look. It’s My Book!’ Fundraiser Event
“I know a lot about street gangs, gun running, murder and drug dealing in Chicago,” author David Heinzmann says. He will tell all when he speaks at a June 12 fund raiser for the Peoria charity Look. It’s My Book!…
Giannoulias Undaunted by Broadway Bank’s Failure
Despite the recent failure of his family’s Broadway Bank, Giannoulias aims to go forward with “renewed determination” to bring change to the nation’s capital. From television to newspapers, 2010 has been designated a nocuous year for Washington incumbents—regardless of party…
Helping People Find Their Own Best Answers
Debbie Delgado isn’t hesitant to ask thought provoking questions of her clients. The questions are personal and sometimes poignant, and definitely ones that require much more than one-word answers. One of her goals is to help people live joyful and…
Tuition Increase Continues at Illinois Colleges & Universities
While many students across the state are preparing for graduation, there are many more who are preparing to begin college in the fall. One of the biggest concerns when beginning a secondary education is how to afford the increasing costs…
Summertime in Peoria
Julius De Loatche Basketball Summer Camp Hopes to Go Year Round!
The Julius De Loatche Basketball Camp Incorporated was founded June 6, 1999. Julius was a beloved child, lost in a tragic fire at the family home on March 3, 1999. That same year, Julius’s Basketball Coach, Mr. Tommie Washington of…
Mad Dog returns
Greg Maddox, one of the greatest pitchers of modern day baseball, got his professional start playing for the Peoria Chiefs at the old Vonachen Stadium on Nebraska Avenue. And thanks to that Vonachen, as in Pete, the “Mad Dog” is…
Should non-profits voluntarily pay city, county more?
Most nonprofit outfits are exempt from paying property taxes, but with budget crises at the city, county and schools, Peoria could use assistance from those nonprofits able to help. Contributing to city or county services would make a positive difference…
Plant Parenthood
Our house was built in 1932. We purchased it from the original owner whose father had farmed the land between Sheridan Road and University, near Forest Hill. According to her son, ours was the only house in the subdivision in…
Canton prison doesn’t seem all that warm and fuzzy now
I used to work at the Canton Daily Ledger. It’s owned by GateHouse Media now, but then it was owned by Conrad Black’s American Publishing Company. It’s hard to believe, but those people were even scummier than GateHouse. Black is…
Daddy’s Silent Love
Daddy didn’t talk much. Every morning he woke up at five, exercised, read his Bible in his big yellow chair then left for work. When he got home, he read the paper, watched the news, read a book or sat…
‘Carry your own’ a good standard of dining!
Exactly when the sandwich tradition started, I’m not sure. Likely I was lagging behind schedule, imagine that, and my husband wanted to help us maintain an on time departure. Whatever the why, the decision was great. Our family has traveled…
West Peoria News for June 2010
Results show that West Peoria’s 2010 census 77 percent of households have participated via mail. The Census now continues door-to-door to seek out those who haven’t yet responded. Please participate. If the occupant isn’t at home when a census worker…
Musings for June 2010
This morning, the 22nd, has turned out to be an incredibly foggy morning. When I started out with Kaja, my dog, for our morning walk, I could barely see the church across the street. It was not difficult walking and…
Some tomato tips
Not many people were happy with their tomato crop last year. Mostly because the crop was very late in maturing, and then quite a few of the plants died prior to providing a full crop. There is not much we…
June Happenings
thru June 13 – Conklin’s Barn II Dinner Theatre presents- “Your Bag or Mine” – A world premiere comedy written by one of our own. Stars Bob Lane Jr., Mary Simons, and Peoria’s own Mike Dentino and Lana Warner. Call…
Dr. William H. Albers named Tri-County Citizen of the Year
The Kiwanis Club of Peoria presented the 47th Annual Ray A. Neumann Tri-County Citizen of the Year Award to Dr. William H. Albers. Dr. Albers’ support helped lead to the establishment of the Children’s Hospital of Illinois at OSF St.…