Abraham Lincoln would enjoy meeting the group of high school students honored last week. He would see something of himself reflected in them. The students received the Lincoln Senior Award for demonstrating “the high qualities of character, conduct and scholarship”…
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New Garden Design Series Classes from Luthy Botanical Garden, March 29 and April 5
by Community Word Staff • • Comments Off on New Garden Design Series Classes from Luthy Botanical Garden, March 29 and April 5
The Peoria Park District’s Luthy Botanical Garden will present its latest Garden Design Series of classes on two Saturdays this spring: March 29 and April 5. From plants to history to design, we will look at a variety of garden…
Fight chronic disease by moving the battlefield from hospital to the kitchen
by Clare Howard • • Comments Off on Fight chronic disease by moving the battlefield from hospital to the kitchen
Multiple factors from new government regulations to emerging scientific research are creating a “perfect storm” that will sweep into American kitchens, bringing a new approach to cooking, eating and fighting chronic disease. People willing to embrace the changes will see…
Spotlight for governor’s race falls on Peoria
by Sara Browning • • Comments Off on Spotlight for governor’s race falls on Peoria
Four Republican candidates for governor debated key issues last month, helping voters decide the Republican nomination on March 18. From political veteran Dan Rutherford to political newcomer Bruce Rauner, the stage was set the night of January 17 for the…
It’s Winter! Snort. Sniffle. Sneeze. No Antibiotics Please!
by Community Word Staff • • Comments Off on It’s Winter! Snort. Sniffle. Sneeze. No Antibiotics Please!
The winter months bring an assortment of colds, flu, bronchitis and runny noses. While it’s important to see your medical provider when you’re very ill, requesting antibiotics may not work on these common illnesses and may even be harmful. Greg…
West Peoria News for February 2014
by Sharon McBride • • Comments Off on West Peoria News for February 2014
CityLink is having a public hearing about adding Sunday Service at West Peoria City Hall on Friday, February 28 from 3:00 until 5:00 p.m. The West Peoria Neighborhood Watch will meet at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 12 at City…
Newsbriefs for February 2014
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ARE YOU MY TYPE? PROCTOR CENTER BLOOD DRIVE Peoria Park District’s Proctor Recreation Center and the JEMS Girls Basketball Team will host a Red Cross Blood Drive on Saturday, February 22 from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm at Proctor Center,…
The Beatles on ‘Ed Sullivan’ 50 years ago musically commemorated in Peoria Feb. 9
by Bill Knight • • Comments Off on The Beatles on ‘Ed Sullivan’ 50 years ago musically commemorated in Peoria Feb. 9
To some, five decades back seem like ancient history: “Biblical times.” Indeed, in the winter of 1964, social media meant face-to-face conversations or maybe passing notes in class. At home, there were three main TV networks, and weekends wound down…
‘Eating wild’ is good for you
by Clare Howard • • Comments Off on ‘Eating wild’ is good for you
Despite centuries of cultivation and hybridization, commercially-grown produce lacks the nutritional punch of wild, edible plants growing in your backyard, according to best-selling author Jo Robinson who spoke last month in Springfield at the Acres U.S.A. conference. But it’s possible…
Thoughts on Midwest winters
by Sandra Dempsey Post • • Comments Off on Thoughts on Midwest winters
Snow in the forecast is never to my liking. It’s lovely on Christmas Eve – provided all streets and driveways are clear – and perhaps some lingering snowflakes the next morning to add some holiday charm. But December 26, it…