As residents clean up from historic flooding, state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth (D-Peoria) warns residents against scam artists who might try to take advantage of those looking for assistance. “Over forty counties, including Peoria County, have been declared disaster areas by…
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The Amazing Kreskin to Perform on January 11th
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The world’s greatest mentalist, the Amazing Kreskin will perform Friday January 11, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. at the Five Points Performing Arts Center at 360 N. Wilmor Rd. Washington Illinois. For over 50 years Kreskin has been telling people things…
Annual Chrysanthemum Snow Begins October 14
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The Peoria Park District’s Luthy Botanical Garden will hold its annual Chrysanthemum Show from October 14 -November 6 during regular Garden hours. This year’s theme is “The Nightmare Before Christmas.”Enjoy a spectacular showing of autumn color during this annual show!…
September Happenings at Proctor Hospital
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Book Fair Coming to Proctor – The Proctor Hospital Service Auxiliary will host a Book Fair Thursday, September 8 from 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. and Friday, September 9, from 7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. in the Lobby of Proctor Hospital. There will…
Free Developmental Screenings
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Peoria County ‘s Care & Treatment Board will conduct free developmental screenings for children birth – three years on September 16, from 9:00am – 4:00pm. Screenings will be at the Care & Treatment Board office located at 2016 N. Knoxville…
College Visits: Why, When, How?
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It takes both time and money to tour college campuses. Is it worthwhile? When is the best time to visit? Find out at a free seminar “College Visits: Why, When, How?” presented by Debra Clay of College Knowledge on Monday,…
The Peoria Promise for the Community and the Students
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by Beth Johnson, a Peoria Promise Board member Imagine a city where every public high school graduate was able to attend college and pursue their dreams. You don’t need to imagine, because Peoria Promise is turning those dreams into reality.…
Keep Peoria Beautiful Congratulates Orchid Winners
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Orchid Awards and Beautification Awards were presented to area businesses for exceptional landscaping and site beautification. The two Orchid Award winners were: Metro Center and the Becker Building. The Orchid maintenance Award was presented to David Vaughan Investments. Additional award…
Knight column wins international award
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A May 2009 column by Bill Knight was named one of a “Golden Dozen” recognized by the International Society of Weekly Newspaper Editors (ISWNE) at its annual conference in Richmond, Ky. The opinion piece, “Illinois can handle detainees,” was on…
Humana Guidance Center’s July Calendar of Events
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These FREE events are for both members (those insured) and non-members. It is located at 7915 N. Hale, Peoria, IL 61615. For more information, please call: (309) 691-1677 July 1 — 1:00 Game: Rummikub (pronounced “rummy cube”) July 2 —…