On Sunday, May 20th, from noon until 5:00 p.m., the public will be touring the beautiful properties and homes that have been chosen for this year’s 29th annual Grand Tour. The architectural offerings for the Grand Tour 2012 are: 1419 W. Moss…
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Kindermusik Gives Children a Lifelong Love of Music and a Foundation for Learning
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When you visit Trinity Lutheran Church, the beauty, enthusiasm, and positive atmosphere make for a great place to worship. In the case of their program that makes an impact on children, the Kindermusik at Trinity classes are no exception. Marie Dicke, who hosts…
Zero Degrees of Separation Movie Group Shows The Muppet Movie at the Pekin Public Library: A Positive Movie to Begin the Holiday Season
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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. This showing starts the beginning of the movie group’s new venue, new…
Tazewell County Jaycees October Trunk-Or-Treat: Community Service for Families This Halloween
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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…
Dungeon of Darkness: Pekin’s Premiere Haunt Scares Up Great Business in 2011
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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…
Thanksgiving’s Harvest: Local organizations give to the needy this holiday
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This Thanksgiving season, organizations such as the Salvation Army and South Side Mission, are giving away meals to those who need them. Signs of giving during this Thanksgiving holiday time are abundantly clear throughout great businesses and organizations in the…
An overview of the Tazewell County Jaycees end-of-the-year projects
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The Tazewell County Jaycees have had a full year of projects and social happenings throughout 2011. In August, the Jaycees cleaned up their stretch of highway through the Adopt-A-Highway program which benefitted many who lived near the area of road…
A Midwest Haunting Scares Up Ghost Sightings in Macomb, IL Area
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Tim Weaver, founder of A Midwest Haunting, holds ghost tours throughout Macomb, Illinois and various areas to educate others on the paranormal. His tour program includes two new students this year from Western Illinois University, Corinne Perkins and Kaitlyn Perchalski.…
The Tazewell County Jaycees Amazing Events for 2011-2012
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Our Tazewell County Jaycees chapter is very proud of our chapter in its involvement in positive activities and giving back to the area. Our President this year, Joy Williamson, External Vice-President Kimberly Weeks, Secretary Heather Winemiller, Chapter Treasurer Adam Byerly,…
Contemporary Art Center’s Salsa Program Brings Passion for Dance
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Salsa enthusiasts Ed Caballero and his wife Beverly have brought to life the Salsa Program on Friday nights at the Contemporary Art Center to attract people to the love of dance. Caballero, a Salsa DJ in various places in Central…