September 3-30 is National Library Card Sign-up Month at all Peoria Library locations. Anyone who signs up for a new library card or renews their card during the month of September will receive a gift courtesy of the Friends of…
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Gold Lion Luncheon to Honor Three Alumni from Peroia High School Alumni Association
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October 12, 2013 The Peoria High School Alumni Association is having The Gold Lion Luncheon honoring three distinguished alumni and includes guest speakers Charles Dancey, former editor of the Peoria Journal Star, and his son Burt. The luncheon will be…
Gordon-Booth Launches Fifth Annual Cell Phones for Soldiers Drive
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Continuing her efforts to honor and assist those serving in our nation’s armed forces, state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth is collecting cell phones for her annual Cell Phones for Soldiers drive. “For the men and women who are serving our country…
Senator Shadid Donates Campaign Funds to Bradley University
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Retired State Senator George Shadid announced that he will donate his remaining campaign funds – $25,000 to the George P. Shadid Jr. Scholarship fund and $11,730 to the Institute for Principled Leadership in Public Service (IPL). Shadid says he chose…
American Red Cross Offers Safety Training for Those Participating in Sports & Recreational Activities
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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…
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.…
Ray LaHood Named Distinguished Fellow at Bradley University
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Former U.S. Secretary of Transportation and U.S. Congressman Ray LaHood has been named the first Honorary Senior Distinguished Fellow for the Institute for Principled Leadership in Public Service (IPL) at Bradley University. Through his appointment former Secretary LaHood will participate…