The Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce is coordinating a business and tourism trip to China. Businesses must think globally to stay competitive in today’s marketplace. Advancements in technology have made it so anyone can conduct global business from anywhere at…
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‘Grief Camp for Adults’ Offered by Methodist Hospice Services
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Methodist Hospice Services is offering “Grief Camp for Grownups,” a free public seminar on grief Monday, July 12 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Methodist counselors and social workers will be on hand to provide tips on handling grief as well…
Free Methodist Health Forum Focuses on Diabetes
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If you have questions about diabetes or treatments available, Methodist Medical Center is offering another in a series of “Coffee with the Doctors” on Tuesday, July 20, 2010 on “Controlling Diabetes for Life & the Unique Needs of Senior Diabetics.”…
Regional County Farm Bureaus Team-up with Proctor Hospital for the 2010 Outstanding Young Farmer Award
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Ten county farm bureaus and Proctor Hospital have again partnered and are pleased to announce the 2010 Outstanding Young Farmer Award. This annual awards program supports and promotes the health, safety, community involvement and leadership of young farmers, acknowledging their…
3rd Annual Bikers Run for Ta-Tas, Fun run for Breast Cancer Saturday, July 17th at BG Karoake Saloon in Bartonville
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Sign up is from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. at BG’s Saloon in Bartonville. This is a 145 mile motorcycle ride that stops in El Paso, Streator, Lacon, and East Peoria. Last stop is back at BG’s Bar in Bartonville at…
Keep Peoria Beautiful receives Illinois EPA grant
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Keep Peoria Beautiful was the recipient of a grant from the Illinois EPA. With these grant funds the attractive landscaped areas created last year at the entrance/exit ramps of I-74 by Northwoods Mall along Sterling Avenue were added to. The…
Peoria Public Library News for July 2010
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Christmas in July @ McClure Branch Library Keep cool in the hottest weather by enjoying icy movies, winning gifts and sharing the spirit of giving at McClure Branch with a month of free special events. · From July 1-15 put…
Proctor news for July 2010
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Anger Management Group – The Anger Management Group of the Counseling Center at Proctor Hospital will be on July 14th. Co-facilitators for the Group are Pamela Shuck-Hoehne, MA, NCC, LCPC, RDDP and Kellie E. Branch-Dircks, MSW, LCSW, therapists with the…
News from Illinois State Representative Jehan Gordon
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Gordon Backs New Law to Employ Illinoisans on Public Works Projects Continuing her commitment to put people back to work, State Rep. Jehan Gordon (D-Peoria) is applauding a new law requiring 90 percent of workers employed on state-funded public work…
June Happenings
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thru June 13 – Conklin’s Barn II Dinner Theatre presents- “Your Bag or Mine” – A world premiere comedy written by one of our own. Stars Bob Lane Jr., Mary Simons, and Peoria’s own Mike Dentino and Lana Warner. Call…