Illinois American Water’s parent company, American Water is marking its 125th anniversary this week by launching its “America On Tap” public education campaign. The campaign, which is also being launched the week of the nation’s Earth Day celebrations, encourages consumers…
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Gordon Backed Legislation Makes Legislature More Transparent
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To increase accessibility to General Assembly proceedings, State Rep. Jehan Gordon (D-Peoria) has backed legislation to make all roll call votes of the General Assembly available on the internet. The house unanimously passed, House Bill 3103. The legislation requires the…
Two concerts on Mother’s Day Weekend
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A Mother’s Day Celebration Dinner Concert will be held at the Ashland House Ballroom in Morton on Saturday, May 7 featuring the music of well-known Christian singer Rachel West Kramer, who will be joined by special guests Reggie and Ladye…
“Drummin’ Up Support” for the Elite Drum Line Trip to Sister City
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The Peoria Park Districts ELITE “Pulses of Hope” Drum Line is a group of talented high school students who perform at various school and community events. The drum line’s talent caught the eye of the “Friends of Friedrichshafen” Sister City…
Peoria City/County Health Department Sponsors Free Screenings for Women’s Health Week
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The Peoria City/County Health Department will be celebrating Women’s Health Week with free health screenings for women on Thursday, May 12, 2011 from 8:30-11:30 a.m. at the Health Department. Women’s Health Week is a nationwide initiative to encourage women to…
Peoria County Master Gardeners to Establish a West Bluff Vegetable Garden
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The Peoria County Master Gardeners are in the process of establishing a vegetable garden in the West Bluff area of Peoria. They are partnering with Plant a Row for the hungry and the Western Greenway. The vegetables will be donated…
Methodist Medical Center Mobile Mammography Schedule
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The following is the schedule for the Methodist Medical Center Mobile Mammography Van for the month of May 2011. Methodist features all digital mammography equipment providing improved, faster and more comfortable exams. May 3-Methodist at Morton-1909 Morton Ave.-Morton May 9-Heartland…
Social Activity Improves Health & Quality of Life for Seniors
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By Dr. Neal Fischer, Medical Director of Humana’s Great Lakes Medicare Region As we age, we need to stay active physically to help keep the body fit and the mind sharp. That’s the message we’ve heard for years from many…
FY 2011 City of Peoria budget available online
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The FY2011 Budget Document for the City of Peoria is now available online. Please note that the file is large and requires time to download The file can be accessed at http://www.ci.peoria.il.us/budget and http://www.ci.peoria.il.us/budgetandaudit. A hard copy of the budget book…
The Salvation Army Celebrates 125 Years of Service Annual Community Luncheon Tickets Available Now
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“125 Years of Making a Difference” will be the theme at The Salvation Army’s Annual Community Luncheon to be held at the Holiday Inn City Centre on Wednesday, May 11. Features of the luncheon will include annual awards to community…