Annual Awards Reception to Celebrate the 2013 Orchid Award Winners with a wine tasting with light hors d’oeuvres on Thursday, September 19th at the Luthy Botanical Garden from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person or $200 for…
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Free Affordable Care Act Educational Session
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Wednesday, September 25th, at 2:00 p.m. at the Hult Center for Healthy Living. What impact will the Affordable Care Act have on you? This educational seminar will prepare you to make the best decisions about your important health insurance coverage.…
SF SAINT FRANCIS CENTERS FOR BREAST HEALTH OFFER NEW 3D MAMMOGRAM
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The OSF Saint Francis Centers for Breast Health now offers a three-dimensional mammogram called 3D Breast Tomosynthesis at the Center for Health Rt. 91 and Morton locations. 3D mammography is a new screening and diagnostic tool designed for early breast…
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ROTARY CLUB OF PEORIA-NORTH ELECTS OFFICERS The Rotary Club of Peoria-North 2013-2014 officers and board members were installed on Thursday, July 11. Officers are Doug Huff, President; Scott Paulsen, Vice President; Jim Barrack, Immediate Past President; Matt Machala, Secretary; and…
July book club announced novels
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Peoria Public Library’s July Book Clubs Join a book club at Peoria Public Library this month. New members are always welcome! Book ‘Em Mystery Book Club will meet on Sunday, July 21 at 2:00 p.m. at Lakeview Branch to discuss…
Jehan Gordon-Booth returns her paycheck to the state
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Continuing her efforts to promote fiscal responsibility and lead by example, state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth (D-Peoria) will be returning her per diem from this week’s special session of the General Assembly back to the state. “Lawmakers are going back to…
Flood disaster vouchers at Four Points
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The Four Points by Sheraton Downtown Peoria, have developed a program to help those people affected by the recent floods and are still unable to live in their homes. They offer a Voucher program for free three Complimentary nights at…
Easter Seals Receives Grant in Support of Autism Clinic
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Easter Seals received a $35,000 grant from the Ameren Corporation Charitable Trust through the Ameren Cares program in support of the Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Diagnostic Clinic. The clinic, with sites in Peoria and Bloomington, annually provides early identification, screening,…
My Pro Day Arrives in Peoria this summer
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Richwoods High School is hosting this event for youth baseball players Tuesday, July 30th from 9:00 a.m. – Noon. My Pro Day is the first to bring the excitement and fun of a pro baseball tryout experience to players of…
Gordon-Booth named Edgar Fellow, recognized for leadership
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State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth (D-Peoria) has been selected to participate in the Edgar Fellows initiative to promote responsible and responsive leadership throughout Illinois. Led by former Gov. Jim Edgar and the University of Illinois’ Institute of Government and Public Affairs…
