City Manager Patrick Urich announced the new Peoria Public Works Director, Michael Rogers. Mr. Rogers’ previous position was Assistant Director of Public Works for the City of San Antonio, Texas, where he was responsible for the management of 471 employees…
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Steve Spain Receives 2013 Pillar Award
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Local Merchant receives honor from Community Organization West Bluff Council. Costume Trunk Owner Steve Spain is the recipient of the 2013 West Bluff Council “Pillar of the West Bluff Award.” Spain was nominated by West Bluff Council member Bernadine Nolan,…
Peoria Historical Society recipient of grant from the Conservation Assessment Program
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The Peoria Historical Society was recently awarded a $7,190 allocation from the Conservation Assessment Program (CAP) to hire a conservation assessor and preservation assessor to assess the Society’s collections and two historic structures. The assessments will be conducted on-site in…
Peoria Public Library Bookmobile back on road for summer
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The Peoria Public Library Bookmobile resumed service to Peorians on Monday, June 10 after being off the road since January 1, 2013 due to budget constraints. A mid-year look at the budget allowed some funding to be readjusted, permitting the…
Peoria’s NOW Chapter 2013 Award Winners
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Peoria NOW announced their annual award winners in March. “We were looking for people who are actively involved in the lives of women and girls, women that give that extra measure of their time and talent,” says the co-president of…
Bikers for Ta-Tas 6th annual ride to fight breast cancer
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The 6th annual Bikers for Ta-Tas Ride for Breast Cancer will again donate proceeds to benefit the Methodist Breast Health Center and Mammography Services. The annual ride will be held Saturday July 20th with sign at the Bartonville American Legion…
Easter Seals receives grand for staff training
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Easter Seals received an Opportunity Grant from the Community Foundation of Central Illinois, providing funding for Easter Seals professional staff members to attend a DSM-5 training in Peoria, Illinois. On May 18, 2013 the American Psychiatric Association released a new…
Peoria Senior Men’s City – Rescheduled
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The Peoria Senior Men’s City will take place Saturday, August 24th through Wednesday, August 28th, at Kellogg Golf Course. Play and brackets will remain the same as they were when the event was postponed. Players will not have to re-qualify.…
Mark Twain to visit Peoria Public Library
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Mark Twain, portrayed by Bob Anton, will appear at Peoria Public Library for one night only at the North Branch McKenzie Room on Monday, July 15 at 6:00 p.m. One of America’s most beloved authors comes to life as Bob…
End of Session Looms, Pensions Still a Problem
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As Springfield lawmakers grapple for a pension fix by May 31, state workers anxiously anticipate expected changes. Like sands through the hourglass, so are the days leading up to a solution to Illinois’ pension liability. And this is one soap…