Parents eagerly anticipate the moment when their child first begins to talk. But for some parents, it is a time of anxiety because their child struggles to get words out. As many as five percent of preschool children nationwide have…
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OSF receives state award
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Ron W. Lee, MD Pediatric Care Award – Clinical Excellence The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Illinois Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) program today honored Teresa Riech, MD with a special pediatric care award for her…
Mosquitoes and Floodwater
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The Peoria City/County Health Department would like to remind citizens of the large numbers of floodwater mosquitoes (Aedes vexans and other species) that appear about two weeks after heavy rains and flooding. Floodwater mosquitoes are a nuisance but are not…
MacArthur Highway will close through June 14
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The MacArthur Highway, between Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and Richard Allen Drive, will be closed until June 14 to make repairs to the bridge deck. Because of the deteriorating surface, construction crews will be removing the broken concrete…
2013 ARTHRITIS WALK – presented locally by CEFCU
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WHAT: The 2013 Arthritis Walk® and 5k Fun Run is the signature fundraising event for the Arthritis Foundation. Every year, people across the country move together to celebrate those who are making a positive impact on the lives of people…
50 Rock Rocks the RiverFront
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The Peoria Park District’s 50 Rock program for active 50+ individuals is rocking the RiverFront on June 1. There will be great music by the Boat Drunks, a catered Caribbean/island dinner and VIP seating for 50 Rock attendees. Cost is…
Fathers and Floats at the Peoria Zoo!
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Join us at the Peoria Zoo on Sunday, June 9 from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. for an early Father’s Day treat! We’ll have ice cream floats, animal encounters and scheduled talks throughout the Zoo. Space is limited, so call to…
Park District offers basic beading class
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The Peoria Park District’s Basic Beading class on Saturday, June 1 from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. at Free to Bead teaches participants 12+ how to create beautiful strung bracelets, necklaces, and earrings. Cost is $18/residents, $24/non-residents. Register using code 55701.…
National Night Out Against Crime is Aug. 5 in Peoria
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Tuesday, August 6th, is the 30th anniversary of National Night Out Against Crime (NNO). Night Out is held each year to celebrate neighborhoods and to foster positive relationships between residents, businesses, City staff, and the police. In Peoria, neighborhood associations…
June book clubs at the Peoria Public Library
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Join a book club at Peoria Public Library this month. New members are always welcome! Book ‘Em Mystery Book Club will meet on Sunday, June 16 at 2:00 p.m. at Lakeview Branch to discuss Blood Ties by Sharon Sala. Sala…