West Peoria Lions Club, Troop and Pack 11 and the West Peoria community invite you to join the annual 4th of July Parade and Flag Raising celebration. They will be honored if you and/or your organization wish to participate and…
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July book club announced novels
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Peoria Public Library’s July Book Clubs Join a book club at Peoria Public Library this month. New members are always welcome! Book ‘Em Mystery Book Club will meet on Sunday, July 21 at 2:00 p.m. at Lakeview Branch to discuss…
Jehan Gordon-Booth returns her paycheck to the state
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Continuing her efforts to promote fiscal responsibility and lead by example, state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth (D-Peoria) will be returning her per diem from this week’s special session of the General Assembly back to the state. “Lawmakers are going back to…
Flood disaster vouchers at Four Points
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The Four Points by Sheraton Downtown Peoria, have developed a program to help those people affected by the recent floods and are still unable to live in their homes. They offer a Voucher program for free three Complimentary nights at…
Easter Seals Receives Grant in Support of Autism Clinic
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Easter Seals received a $35,000 grant from the Ameren Corporation Charitable Trust through the Ameren Cares program in support of the Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Diagnostic Clinic. The clinic, with sites in Peoria and Bloomington, annually provides early identification, screening,…
My Pro Day Arrives in Peoria this summer
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Richwoods High School is hosting this event for youth baseball players Tuesday, July 30th from 9:00 a.m. – Noon. My Pro Day is the first to bring the excitement and fun of a pro baseball tryout experience to players of…
Gordon-Booth named Edgar Fellow, recognized for leadership
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State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth (D-Peoria) has been selected to participate in the Edgar Fellows initiative to promote responsible and responsive leadership throughout Illinois. Led by former Gov. Jim Edgar and the University of Illinois’ Institute of Government and Public Affairs…
Gordon-Booth supports measure to reduce medicaid fraud, save taxpayer money
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Continuing her efforts to reduce waste and fraud in the Medicaid system, state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth (D-Peoria) recently helped advance legislation to increase penalties for people who commit Medicaid fraud. The proposal was recently passed by the General Assembly and…
Park Board President Tim Cassidy Named Kiwanis Club of Peoria 2012 Ray A. Neumann Tri-County Citizen of the Year
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On June 5, 2013, Timothy J. Cassidy, President of the Peoria Park District Board of Trustees, received the 2012 Ray A. Neumann Tri-County Citizen of the Year Award from the Kiwanis Club of Peoria. This is the 50th anniversary of…
Peoria Symphony Orchestra announces director of development and patron engagement
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PSO announces director of development and patron engagement The Peoria Symphony Orchestra announces the appointment of Andrea Robertson as Director of Development and Patron Engagement. Andrea started at her post mid-May. Most recently she was with the Field Museum in…