Volunteer of more than 30 years chosen to lead. A new chief has been named for the West Peoria Fire Department (WPFD). Chief Terry Schadt officially leads the volunteer department, replacing Robert Stecher who held the top spot for 25…
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Peoria Park District’s September Activities
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Pickleball for 50+ Changing Times The Peoria Park District’s Pickleball for 50+ program at Franciscan Recreation Complex (FRC) will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. starting September 4. It will run through December 20 (excluding November 22). Cost…
Gordon-Booth Thanks Everyone Who Donated to the Cell Phones for Soldiers Drive
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During the last month local residents donated 62 cell phones for Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth’s (D-Peoria) 4th Annual Cell Phones for Soldiers Drive. Through this drive, over 9,300 minutes of talk time will be provided to soldiers overseas. “I would like to…
“Proper Property Value” first of three fall Adult Community Programs offered by Peoria County
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Property taxes too high? Join Peoria County’s Supervisor of Assessments for “Proper Property Value,” a free workshop from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 4, at ICC’s North Campus. This class is offered throughIllinois Central College’s Adult Community Programs. Peoria County’s Supervisor of Assessments will explain how…
Keep Peoria Beautiful Annual Awards Reception Celebrates the 2012 Orchid Award winner
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The 2012 Orchid Award Reception wiff feature a wine tasting with light hors d’oeuvres on Thursday, September 13th at the Luthy botanical Garden from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. The Presentation of Awards will be at 6:00 p.m. Tickets are $20…
The Hayloft’s 30th Art and Craft Fair
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The Hayloft Shops in the Village of Mossville will present their 30th annual Art & Craft Fair for 2012, rain or shine on Friday, September 7th from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Saturday, September 8th from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and on Sunday,…
Peoria Public Library to Offer New Musical Performance Series – “Music in the McKenzie”
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Peoria Public Library will launch a new series of free musical performances at North Branch, 3001 W. Grand Parkway, called Music in the McKenzie, named for the McKenzie Room. All ages will enjoy Music in the McKenzie, which will begin in September…
Sixth Annual Recovery Walks! 2012 – September 22
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The Walk, dedicated to the memory of Ameel Rashid, MD (1933-2011), will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the campus of Proctor Hospital. The Walk steps-off at 12:00 p.m. It all begins at 10:00 a.m. with plenty of fellowship and – •…
Graciously Feeding the Hungry
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Heat and humidity were soaring that particular Monday morning in July even at 8:30 a.m. Volunteers for West/Mark Food Pantry were unloading boxes and checking inventory for their weekly pantry. Donated homegrown produce was taken downstairs, and a very tall…
Locals React to DOL’s Failed Farm Proposal
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Some Peoria County residents believe the U.S. Department of Labor’s failed proposal is a prime example of over-regulation. In the midst of a slumping economy and a state unemployment rate of 8.2 percent, one wouldn’t imagine agriculture to be on the short list of hot…