The Peoria Zoo has welcomed a new litter of Red River Hogs who were born March 19 at 6:00 a.m. This is the fourth successful litter born at the Zoo. The Zoo staff were able to determine the time of…
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Symonds named 2011 State and Regional Women in Business Champion of the Year
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Doris Symonds of Peoria, Illinois just received notice that not only did she win the State of Illinois Women in Business Champion of the Year 2011 Award, she also won the Regional Women in Business Champion of the Year Award.…
Applications Available for Peoria Homeowners wanting Alley Lights Installed
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Applications are available to Peoria homeowners and property owners who want a dusk-to-dawn alley light installed on their house or garage. The City has earmarked money for the purchase and installation of 100 lights. There is no fee for citizens…
PDC to Host Public Program On Plans to Expand Waste Landfill on April 7th
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Peoria Disposal Company will host a public program on their plans for expanding the Peoria City/County Municipal Waste Landfill. They are proposing a piggy-back addition to the existing municipal waste landfill cell No. 2 rather than closing No. 2 and…
Peoria City/County Health Department Celebrates National Public Health Week
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Since 1995, communities across the country have celebrated the first full week of April as National Public Health Week. This year during April 4-10, 2011, the Peoria City/County Health Department will celebrate the contributions of public health and highlight issues…
West Peoria news for March 2011
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The early election for the Consolidated Election is March 18th, 2011 at West Peoria City Hall. Voting time will be from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. On April 5th 2011, the Consolidated Election voting will be at polling precincts according…
Nominations requested for the 2011 Common Place Love in Action Award
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This award recognizes the contributions of a person or persons in the Peoria area whose efforts help to eliminate the root causes of poverty and social injustice. This award was established in 2007 during Common Place’s 40th anniversary to honor…
Spring vintage clothing and collectibles sale at Peoria Players Theater on March 26 and 27
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Peoria Players Theatre announces the spring Vintage Clothing and Collectibles Sale. Clothing in all sizes from all eras will be available, along with many hard-to-find collectible items. The sale will be open to the general public on Saturday, March 26…
Symonds Named 2011 Women in Business Champion of the Year
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Doris Symonds of “Talk to Doris Now” will receive the 2011 Women in Business Champion of the Year Award. She was selected from a group of excellent candidates. This year’s winners will be honored at the 2011 Small Business Week…
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 March 2011.Methodist features all digital mammography equipment providing improved, faster and more comfortable exams. March 1-Methodist at Morton-1909 Morton Ave.-Morton March 2-Heartland Clinic-1701…