The Women’s Fund of the Community Foundation of Central Illinois is holding its monthly networking opportunity for central Illinois women on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Wine Country. Women’s Fund First Tuesdays – May 7, 2013 5:00-7:00 p.m. Wine Country, 4600 North Prospect Rd., Peoria Heights, IL 61616 About Women’s Fund: Join local...
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Hike Forest Park With 50 Rock! The Peoria Park District’s 50 Rock program for active 50+ individuals is hiking Forest Park Nature Center this summer with experienced trainers. Choose from: • Mondays starting May 6 at 5:30 p.m. • Tuesdays and Thursdays starting May 7 at 8:00 a.m. • Saturdays (alternating) starting May 11 at 9:00 a.m. Cost is...
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Many Peoria County water wells have been exposed to flood waters which can pose a public health hazard. Flood waters carry contaminants such as parasites, bacteria, and viruses from backed up septic systems and other sources. All wells exposed to flood waters need to be tested prior to use to help ensure the water...
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Bradley University’s Speech Team swept the top five individual positions on its way to the team championship in the National Forensics Association tournament. Junior Kaybee Brown was crowned the Individual Sweepstakes champion. This is the second consecutive year Bradley has won both national championships. They won the American Forensics Association championship two weeks ago. This...
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Sponsor a child’s stipend. The cost of stipends is approximately $80 – $120 per child. · Donate vegetable & flower plants, garden stakes, twine, gardening gloves, hoes, hand trowels, extra strength trash bags, and watering cans. · Volunteer to help children garden. · Give a few hours each week during June and July to help tutor...
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Due to the significant flooding in Peoria County communities along the Illinois River, Peoria County’s Planning & Zoning Department will be performing building damage estimates of affected properties in unincorporated parts of the county by utilizing known parcel and flood level elevations. Once complete, property owners will be notified of their property’s projected damage...
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As residents clean up from historic flooding, state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth (D-Peoria) warns residents against scam artists who might try to take advantage of those looking for assistance. “Over forty counties, including Peoria County, have been declared disaster areas by Governor Quinn,” said Gordon-Booth. “As residents are cleaning up from flooded basements and yards, it...
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1. Remove any standing water-use a pump or a wet vac. 2. Remove wet carpets, rugs, draperies and personal belongings. Clear mud and debris from floors and foundation walls to allow the subflooring and foundation to dry. 3. Remove and discard water-saturated sheetrock and insulation-18 inches above the highest watermark to increase structural drying. Remove water-damaged...
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Approximately 82,300 Peoria County Real Estate Tax bills were mailed April 22. The first installment due date is June 4 and the second installment due date is September 4. Payments must be postmarked by their respective due dates to avoid penalties. If a tax bill is not received by May 15, the Treasurer’s Office...
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May 2 – Whisper and Shout at Contemporary Art Center – from 8:00 – 10:00 p.m. Peoria’s open mic for sharing and inspiring poetry is held on the 1st Thursday of each month. Each night the open mic features a popular regionally known poet. For more information, visit www.peoriacac.org May 3 – Church Women United...
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The Grand Tour of Homes is proud to present some of Peoria’s fine historical and architectural heritage on the 2013 Grand Tour. On Sunday, May 19h 2013, from 12:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. the general public is invited to tour seven West Bluff homes and the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Hall on...
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Following fifteen months of debate and negotiations, the largest state employee union has approved its next three-year contract. Since July of last year, leading members of the American Federation of State and County Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Council 13 have been negotiating with Governor Quinn’s administration on a new three-year contract after the previous agreement expired...
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