By Clare Howard An examination of the federal food stamp program shows big national corporations may be the real beneficiaries of federal food assistance while people who depend on the program to eat may actually be the losers. Working to…
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24th Annual Duck Race for the Center for Prevention of Abuse Will be on August 26th
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By Daniela Vidal About 20,000 rubber ducks will soon take over the Illinois River late this August. For the 24th year, the Center for Prevention of Abuse is hosting the Duck Race, its largest fundraiser, with hopes it will help open doors…
Public Library Presents Building Common Ground-Discussions of Community, Civility and Compassion During August
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In August Peoria Public Library will present a variety of programs that have the goal of engaging the public in contemplation and discussion of the importance of community, civility and compassion in their daily lives. The program is a collaboration…
6th Annual Fiesta en el Rio comes to Peoria on July 28th
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By Daniela Vidal July 28th will bring salsa rhythms and the sizzle of Latin food to Peoria’s riverfront as Fiesta en el Rio makes its sixth appearance. Sponsored by Peoria Hispanics, Fiesta en el Rio brings live entertainment, games for all ages, and…
Local Restauranteur, Bob Eid, Received “Pillar of the West Bluff Award” from West Bluff Council
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One World Founder/CEO Bob Eid was the recipient of the 2012 West Bluff Council “Pillar of the West Bluff Award.” Eid was nominated by West Bluff Council member and Bradley University Business Manager Emeritus Ken Goldin. Founded in 1993 by…
West Peoria News for July 2012
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July 4th is almost here. It is the one time a year where the population in our community probably doubles or more with all the visitors who will come for the 43rd annual 4th of July Parade and Flag Raising. Have your properties…
Still remembering and celebrating St. Bernard’s Grade School
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Memories are highly personal, and individuals often recall the same event with considerably different details. Ask siblings who grew up in the same household with the same parents and based on their childhood memories, it’s as though some of them…
Several organizations filing lawsuits in response to new mandate
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The now infamous birth control mandate set forth by the Obama Administration has resulted in multiple lawsuits issued by Catholic dioceses, churches and schools that believe the White House has infringed upon religious rights. In the latest development regarding the…
Two local community activists to be honored for their ‘Love in Action’
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Joyce DeRenzy and Mark Spenny will be recognized with the Common Place “Love in Action” Award at the 6th Annual Common Place Love in Action Award Dinner at the Par-a-Dice Hotel on Thursday, June 21. Common Place Family Learning Center, a social service…
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Helicopters, Fire Trucks, & Horses, Oh My! Peoria County’s Seventh Annual Emergency Expo will be on June 20 at the Shoppes at Grand Prairie from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Rain date is June 21. Over 20 local emergency response agencies will display their…