Meeting agenda had not been made available as required; proposed budget had not been legally published with the required 30-day notice; $31,400 expenditure for the ELITE Summer Program begain June 8, but was not included on any previous agenda, yet had already commenced.
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Moonlighting: Partnership at airport gift shop has helped adult learners for 10 years
by Bill Knight • • Comments Off on Moonlighting: Partnership at airport gift shop has helped adult learners for 10 years
Proceeds from airport gift shop go to the Moonlight Coalition for Adult Learning programs at Logan Recreation Center and Proctor Recreation Center. Originally established in 1994, Moonlight Coalition offers free tutoring and supplies, and covers the $144 testing fee for all students
WCBU: What’s next for city’s unhoused?
by Joe Deacon of WCBU, Peoria Public Radio • • Comments Off on WCBU: What’s next for city’s unhoused?
‘Robust system’ by Peoria to find homes for those in need should have been in place well before encampment ban
ArtsPartners announces award recipients
by Bill Knight • • Comments Off on ArtsPartners announces award recipients
Community Foundation of Central Illinois, Kidder Music honored; Humanities Center in Elmwood earns Arts Dollars
Filipino-American Society of Central Illinois summer picnic is June 8
by Community Word Staff • • Comments Off on Filipino-American Society of Central Illinois summer picnic is June 8
FASCI SUMMER PICNIC (Filipino-American Society of Central Illinois) SUNDAY, JUNE 8, 2014 Celebrating the Birthday of Jose P. Rizal, Philippines and United States Independence Days & Father’s Day Noon – Invocation, Lunch Program: National Anthems Tribute to Jose P. Rizal…
Ray LaHood Named Distinguished Fellow at Bradley University
by Community Word Staff • • Comments Off on Ray LaHood Named Distinguished Fellow at Bradley University
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…
South Side Bank announces promotions
by Community Word Staff • • Comments Off on South Side Bank announces promotions
South Side Trust & Savings Bank, a subsidiary of Mid Illinois Bancorp, Inc., held their Annual Meeting on April 8, 2013 where David F. Cochran, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, announced his retirement as Chief Executive Officer.…
SOUTH SIDE TRUST & SAVINGS BANK ANNOUNCES PROMOTIONS
by Community Word Staff • • Comments Off on SOUTH SIDE TRUST & SAVINGS BANK ANNOUNCES PROMOTIONS
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
by Community Word Staff • • Comments Off on Mix up a good time and support Peoria Zoo at Zootini
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 seats trustees
by Community Word Staff • • Comments Off on Peoria Park District seats trustees
Two incumbent trustees were sworn in and seated at the regular meeting of the Peoria Park District Board of Trustees on Wednesday, April 24, 2013. Re-elected as a Northern District seat at the April 9, 2013 election was MATTHEW P.…