Sarah Palin has a flair for irony. According to her, the Gulf oil spill illustrates why we should do more drilling. She points out athe blown out well, and spewing oil, were due, not to inept drilling or lack of…
Addressing an omission in Journal Star coverage
First, I applaud Peoria City Manager Scott Moore for moving to an older Peoria home in an older Peoria neighborhood and fixing it up. Second, I was annoyed that Moore had to go before the Peoria Historic Preservation Commission and…
Freedom’s Price
We the people of the United States will celebrate our independence this month. As we pull out the red, white and blue and make much noise, let’s not just spend the day overindulging in the festivities, waiting for the big…
The elusive ability to live in the moment
Dates and details are no longer of much significance to Margaret. She’s the first to admit, “My mind doesn’t work like it used to.” Likely it doesn’t, but I didn’t know her in her prime so I can’t compare. The…
West Peoria News for July 2010
The Community of West Peoria, Boy Scout Troop & Pack #11 and the West Peoria Lions Club extend an invitation to join the annual 4th of July Parade and flag raising celebration. This special day brings with it a feeling…
Musings for July
Another short rain storm this morning, the 26th, and I needed an umbrella to walk Kaja. I simply can not believe that we can absorb so much rain and so much heat. We are going to vaporize in the sun…
Summer means be cautious about food safety
Summer is the season to be outside, whether you are headed to a cookout, packing for a picnic, or planning a day at the pool. Food safety may not be one of your top priorities. However, making sure food is…
Library Buildings Taking Shape Around City
By Trish Noack, Supervisor of Public Relations The $28 million building project undertaken by Peoria Public Library has become highly visible as steel framework goes up at the North Branch, the future lounge area has replaced the old front entrance…
Happenings for July 2010
through Aug 10 – Kindermusik @ Trinity Summer Camp 2010. Two 5-week sessions of daytime & evening summer classes to be held at the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 135 NE Randolph Ave. Cost: $95 per 5-week session. Call 676-4609 for…
Methodist Mobile Mammography Schedule
The following is the schedule for the Methodist Medical Center Mobile Mammography Van for the month of July 2010. Methodist now features all digital mammography equipment providing improved, faster and more comfortable exams. July 6-Methodist at Morton-1909 Morton Ave.- Morton…
Support Our Troops Fundraiser
On Saturday, July 31st, the Kingston Mines community will be hosting their 2nd Annual Support Our Troops Fundraiser. Many surrounding towns help make this possible. The event will be held in the Kingston Mines Park and will start at noon.…
As Summer Heats Up, Illinois American Water Offers Ten Tips for Consumers to Keep Water Use Down
As the temperature rises, so does water use, as Americans head outdoors to embrace time-honored summer rituals from washing the car to watering the lawn. In fact, according to the EPA’s WaterSense program, water usage on a peak day in…
ArtsPartners Announces New Publication, ‘Peoria City Hall: A Visitor’s Guide of Peoria’s Greatest Treasure’
Peoria’s City Hall, which was once considered “the finest city hall in the nation for a small size city,” is the centerpiece of ArtsPartners new publication “Peoria City Hall: A Visitor’s Guide of Peoria’s Greatest Treasure.” The booklet is authored…
Peoria Litter Cleanup Report
Over 1,000 volunteers participated in the 12th Annual Great American Cleanup, a city-wide spring litter cleanup sponsored and organized by Keep Peoria Beautiful. Peoria Disposal Company provided dumpsters to many neighborhood Associations to use for garbage/litter and landscape waste. A…
Get Acquainted with Peoria Players on July 14th
Would you be interested in getting involved in the Peoria Players’ 2010-11 season? Then you should come to the “Get Acquainted” at Peoria Players Theatre on Wednesday, July 14 at 7:00 p.m. You can meet the directors of the upcoming…
Nationally known sculptor is artist-in-residence at Bradley
Nationally known sculptor and artist, Preston Jackson, a sculpture professor emeritus at the Art Institute of Chicago, has recently been named an artist-in-residence at Bradley University’s Inland Visual Studies Center. The Inland Visual Studies Center is a program dedicated to…
Peoria/China Business Connection
The Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce is coordinating a business and tourism trip to China. Businesses must think globally to stay competitive in today’s marketplace. Advancements in technology have made it so anyone can conduct global business from anywhere at…
‘Grief Camp for Adults’ Offered by Methodist Hospice Services
Methodist Hospice Services is offering “Grief Camp for Grownups,” a free public seminar on grief Monday, July 12 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Methodist counselors and social workers will be on hand to provide tips on handling grief as well…
Free Methodist Health Forum Focuses on Diabetes
If you have questions about diabetes or treatments available, Methodist Medical Center is offering another in a series of “Coffee with the Doctors” on Tuesday, July 20, 2010 on “Controlling Diabetes for Life & the Unique Needs of Senior Diabetics.”…
Regional County Farm Bureaus Team-up with Proctor Hospital for the 2010 Outstanding Young Farmer Award
Ten county farm bureaus and Proctor Hospital have again partnered and are pleased to announce the 2010 Outstanding Young Farmer Award. This annual awards program supports and promotes the health, safety, community involvement and leadership of young farmers, acknowledging their…
3rd Annual Bikers Run for Ta-Tas, Fun run for Breast Cancer Saturday, July 17th at BG Karoake Saloon in Bartonville
Sign up is from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. at BG’s Saloon in Bartonville. This is a 145 mile motorcycle ride that stops in El Paso, Streator, Lacon, and East Peoria. Last stop is back at BG’s Bar in Bartonville at…
Keep Peoria Beautiful receives Illinois EPA grant
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…