Zero Degrees of Separation Movie Group has moved its showing of “The Muppet Movie” to December 10th at 10:30 a.m. -1:00 p.m. in the Pekin Library Conference Room. Anyone interested in joining in the movie can contact the Pekin Public Library via Kim Dvorak by calling  309-346-7111. This showing starts the beginning of the movie...
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Tired of crashing after drinking lots of caffeinated coffee to keep alert? According to Raven Trapp, founding member and network distributor of SereniGy, there is an alternate that helps you feel better. According to Trapp, “80% of the population of the United States and Canada, which is 255 million plus people, drink around 3-5 cups...
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thru Dec 17 – Candlelight Walks – Recurring weekly on Fri. & Sat. at  Luthy Botanical Gardens. thru Dec 31st – Conklin’s Barn II Dinner Theatre presents “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year.” Recurring weekly on Sun., Thurs., Fri., Sat. at Conklin’s Barn II Dinner Theatre, Goodfield Dec 1 – Candlelight Stroll in Washington...
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PreSchool Friday, December 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30 – Fun Time Storytime – North Branch – 10:15-10:45 a.m. – Fun stories and songs for children ages 3-6.  497-2100  FREE Wed., December 7 – Fun Time Storytime – Main Library, Art Gallery – 10:00-10:30 a.m. – Fun stories & songs for children ages 3-6.  Enjoy a...
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Gordon Votes to Close Pension Loopholes Working to reform the state’s broken pension system, state Rep. Jehan Gordon (D-Peoria) recently supported two measures aimed at closing loopholes & preventing abuses of state pension benefits. House Bill 3815 prevents an employee from using their compensation as a full-time worker for another job to determine their taxpayer-funded pensions...
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The Tazewell County Jaycees annual Trunk-Or-Treat event in Fondulac Plaza in East Peoria, Illinois was another hit this year with families living in the area wanting to celebrate Halloween with their children. Additionally, the Trunk-Or-Treat event showcases area businesses ability to give back this spooky season by giving children candy and other treats on...
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Dungeon of Darkness, Pekin, Illinois’ longest running haunt, had a great Halloween season this year with the integration of new rooms and new scares. The haunted attraction, ran by Matt Ruder, his wife Beth Ruder, and Dennis Shea as well as many others involved have made an impact in Pekin for a long while...
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It was a surprisingly large rally, by Peoria standards. I hung out at the Occupy Peoria rally on Oct. 15. What you have to understand is no one really occupied anything. The rally was held at the corner of West Main Street and University. This particular corner of Campustown has seen a lot of rallies...
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Love is a basic tenet of Christianity and Reverend Steve Barch has devoted his life to sharing God’s love with others. The paths of such a vocation have been varied, but the journey continues to offer him many opportunities to share the Good News. Reverend Steve was born in May of 1966 in Detroit, the...
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Peoria may change the way it elects City Council members provided city residents are unhappy with the outcome. Bradley University’s Institute for Principled Leadership in Public Service (IPL) is leading an initiative to give Peoria citizens a chance to weigh in on whether the city’s equal-and-even cumulative voting system is proving to be a help—or...
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By Greg Speck Mark Wrhel, owner of Haddad’s Market knew that many people were devastated by the fire and the destruction of the Haddad’s Market, in January of this year. He knew his customers had really depended on the store for relative ease and closeness. He knew they were left to choose a store out...
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