Back to school also means back to practice for thousands of student athletes and coaches. The American Red Cross has training and resources available for people to learn how to treat a variety of emergencies and injuries that may occur…
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The Community Foundation of Central Illinois welcomes Jessica Dillon as Program Manager
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The Community Foundation of Central Illinois (CFCI) welcomes Jessica Dillon as Program Manager. Dillon’s responsibilities include: grant & scholarship administration, marketing & communications, resource management, information management, donor /fund holder relations & special events. Prior to joining CFCI, Dillon served…
Recovery Walks! 2013 at Proctor Hospital
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This event celebrates recovery in motion, one step at a time. All proceeds benefit the Ameel Rashid Scholarship for Addiction Recovery on the campus of Proctor Hospital. The event will be held on Saturday, September 28th from 10:00 a.m. –…
Celebrate the 2013 Orchid Award Winners on September 19th
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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…
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…