After promising to allow the supposedly temporary income tax increase signed into law three years ago to expire in 2015, Governor Pat Quinn and most Democrats are preparing for an extension which may lead to deeper cuts. Despite the impact…
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West Bluff News for June 2014
by Sharon McBride • • Comments Off on West Bluff News for June 2014
More traditional West Peoria summer events are planned for the first Saturday of June. June 7th marks both the 17th West Peoria Jamboree Run in the morning with the Jamboree and Scout Carnival that evening. Join runners for the 4-mile…
Sink holes can be difficult to repair
by Community Word Staff • • Comments Off on Sink holes can be difficult to repair
By Mike Rogers (Public Works Administrator) Due to the unusual weather this past winter, the City of Peoria is now seeing the effects of the deep freeze – sink holes. Sinkholes are depressions or holes in the ground caused by…
Filipino-American Society of Central Illinois summer picnic is June 8
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FASCI SUMMER PICNIC (Filipino-American Society of Central Illinois) SUNDAY, JUNE 8, 2014 Celebrating the Birthday of Jose P. Rizal, Philippines and United States Independence Days & Father’s Day Noon – Invocation, Lunch Program: National Anthems Tribute to Jose P. Rizal…
Plan to streamline farmers market regulations goes to governor
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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…
Save the Date for the All American City Celebration on June 26
by Community Word Staff • • Comments Off on Save the Date for the All American City Celebration on June 26
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…
Midstate College hosts Tech Day
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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,…
Physician: Hold the cardiac surgery, try plant-based diet first
by Clare Howard • • Comments Off on Physician: Hold the cardiac surgery, try plant-based diet first
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…
Less aid for public schools if income tax hike expires
by Sara Browning • • Comments Off on Less aid for public schools if income tax hike expires
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…
West Peoria News for May 2015
by Sharon McBride • • Comments Off on West Peoria News for May 2015
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…