Earlier this year, State Senator Dave Koehler (D-Peoria) introduced legislation that would require companies to label genetically engineered foods. Knowing that both companies that produce food and health advocacy groups had major concerns about the proposal, he chose to avoid…
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New Faces Come to Peoria City Council
by Sara Browning • • Comments Off on New Faces Come to Peoria City Council
One incumbent sails to victory, two former at-large council members return and the mayor welcomes two newcomers to the horseshoe. Peoria’s City Council election on April 9 was quite a game changer. With just 12 percent voter turnout, those who…
The 2013 Grand Tour of Homes will be on May 19th
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The Grand Tour of Homes is proud to present some of Peoria’s fine historical and architectural heritage on the 2013 Grand Tour. On Sunday, May 19h 2013, from 12:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. the general public is invited to tour…
Peoria Public Library & District 150 Sign Intergovernmental Agreement
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The District 150 Board voted to sign an Intergovernmental Agreement with Peoria Public Library at a recent board meeting, an action taken by the Peoria Public Library Board on April 16. The agreement recognizes that Peoria Public Library and District…
West Peoria News for May
by Sharon McBride • • Comments Off on West Peoria News for May
Saturday, May 18th the West Peoria Residents Association is sponsoring a community – wide yard sale. Residents are encouraged to join WPRA in this West Peoria event. Signage will be posted in West Peoria and advertising placed in the Peoria…
Although you can’t predict your future, have you planned for it?
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Deb Williamson, A.I.T. Licensed Insurance Representative American Family Insurance’The year was 2005. It was early spring; my husband had been doctoring a sore foot to find out that it was a tumor. We found the results to be devastating; the…
SOUTH SIDE TRUST & SAVINGS BANK ANNOUNCES PROMOTIONS
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South Side Trust & Savings Bank, a subsidiary of Mid Illinois Bancorp, Inc., at its April 2013 Annual Shareholders Meeting, announced the promotions of Todd Lawson to Senior Vice President Loans, Brett Moehring to Vice President Finance, Tami Smith to…
Mix up a good time and support Peoria Zoo at Zootini
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Mix up a good time and support Peoria Zoo at Zootini – the wildest martini tasting event ever – on Friday, May 17 from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m., presented by Peoria Zoological Society at the Zambezi River Lodge. A variety…
PEORIA PARK DISTRICT VOLUNTEERS RECEIVE PRESIDENTIAL SERVICE AWARDS
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The Peoria Park District (PPD) Volunteer Department is pleased to announce that twenty-two of its most generous volunteers will receive the Presidential Volunteer Service Award. The President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation, formed in 2003 by former President George…
Peoria Player Theatre’s Auditions for Summer Youth Theatre ‘All Shook Up’
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Peoria Players Theatre announces auditions for the Summer Youth Theatre production of All Shook Up directed by Jeremy Kelly. Inspired by and featuring the songs of Elvis Presley, this musical features such classics as “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Jailhouse Rock,” & “Don’t…