SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Dave Koehler’s plan to make it easier for farmers and other vendors to sell their products at farmers markets throughout the state is on its way to the governor’s desk. Under Illinois’ current law, local health departments…
The City of Peoria, in conjunction with All-America City Committee, is hosting the “Celebrating Peoria: You Told Us”, a community celebration of the one year anniversary of the All-America City award. At the event, the art initiative which asked residents…
Peoria, IL – Midstate College hosted, for the first time, a Tech Day on Saturday morning, May 17, 2014, for students and faculty in the Information Systems and Technology Departments. The Director of the Information Systems and Technology department, Donna Greer,…
Dr. Mladen Golubic spoke twice in Peoria recently, and each time his message was revolutionary. He’s an ardent proponent of a healthcare system based on disease prevention rather than the current, expensive healthcare system based on disease treatment. The current…
A vote in the General Assembly this spring could cut $451 million in state aid for local school districts if lawmakers forego an extension of the 2011 income tax hike. Lawmakers are once again debating the extension of the Illinois…
Look around our community at all the people who contribute so much of themselves and their time so that we can truly enjoy the nice things that West Peoria offers us all. Now is the opportunity to nominate that person…
May 2nd Friday night dance The Nostalgics Time: 7:00-10:00pm. Fee: $7.00 each. Treats provided by Pekin Hospital Home Health Care. Call Miller Center at 346-5210 for more information. May 5th New Ballroom Dance Lessons Time: 6:30pm Beginners, 7:30 Intermediate Fee:…
Dunlap Library Book Club Happenings Monday Morning Book Club – May 12 at 9:30 a.m. – We bring out the toys so the kids can play while we discuss “The Pioneer Woman: Black Heels to Tractor Wheels” by Ree Drummond. 7Up…
Photojournalists Renee C. Byer and Paul Kitagaki Jr. will have their photography on exhibit at Bradley University’s Hartmann Center Gallery April 14-29, and appear for a lecture and reception in Bradley’s Michel Student Center Ballroom on April 17.
The November primary election are over, setting the stage for the November general election that will determine the winners of state races.
