Peoria Players Theatre presents All My Sons directed by Lana Warner. This Tony Award winning Arthur Miller drama most recently starred John Lithgow, Katie Holmes, and Dianne Wiest in the 2008 Broadway revival. It is the story of a family…
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Chamber brings elected officials, business, community together
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Area Chambers of Commerce have teamed up to bring local legislative to you. The 24th annual Heart of Illinois Legislative Reception provides participants a chance to communicate this regions needs & concerns to our elected officials. The Peoria Area Chamber…
Foundation Hosts Free Estate Planning Seminars
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The Proctor Health Care Foundation will host a free estate planning seminar on Tuesday, March 30, and again Tuesday, April 6, from 4:30-6:00 p.m. in Classroom I of the Proctor Professional Building (adjacent hospital) at 5409 N. Knoxville Avenue. The…
Federal funds available for emergency food and shelter programs in Peoria County
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The Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program (EFSP) announced that federal funding is available to not-for-profit organizations in Peoria County that administer emergency food and shelter programs. The amount of funding available is $143,262. Federal funding must be used…
One-day Baseball Camp March 27 for Grades 1 – 12
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Richwoods High School will host a one-day fielding and base-running camp March 27 for players in grades 1 through 12. Richwoods High School head coach David Webb will direct the program in conjunction with U.S. Baseball Academy. The session will…
Methodist Medical Center Mobile Mammography Schedule for March 2010
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The following is the schedule for the Methodist Medical Center Mobile Mammography Van for the month of March 2010. Methodist now features all digital mammography equipment providing improved, faster and more comfortable exams. March 2 – Methodist at Morton -1909…
Peoria Park District News for March 2010
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Peoria Park District Golf Season Tickets Peoria Park District Golf season tickets go on sale at the Golf Learning Center on Friday, February 19. Proof of residency required for resident rates. Non-resident $725 Resident $495 Senior resident (65+) $440 Junior…
Support for Peoria County Board Position
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by Diane Vespa, Peoria, IL Although I cannot vote for Rachael Parker in a Democratic primary, I still very much support her in her bid for County Board. As I lobbied aggressively for changes within District 150 (School Board), Rachael…
Peoria County Democrats Playing Plantation Politics in 2010 County Board Races, Candidates Say
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By Jim Perez Communications Director Rachael Parker for County Board With the Feb. 2 primary a few days away, voters are being left in the dark about the political backdoor dealings that are manipulating the Peoria County Board races to…