Hike Forest Park With 50 Rock! The Peoria Park District’s 50 Rock program for active 50+ individuals is hiking Forest Park Nature Center this summer with experienced trainers. Choose from: • Mondays starting May 6 at 5:30 p.m. • Tuesdays…
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Well Water Test Kits Available in Peoria County
by Community Word Staff • • Comments Off on Well Water Test Kits Available in Peoria County
Many Peoria County water wells have been exposed to flood waters which can pose a public health hazard. Flood waters carry contaminants such as parasites, bacteria, and viruses from backed up septic systems and other sources. All wells exposed to…
Bradley University Speech Team cruises to 41st national championship
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Bradley University’s Speech Team swept the top five individual positions on its way to the team championship in the National Forensics Association tournament. Junior Kaybee Brown was crowned the Individual Sweepstakes champion. This is the second consecutive year Bradley has…
Your Support is important for the success of Common Place Summer Youth Programs
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Sponsor a child’s stipend. The cost of stipends is approximately $80 – $120 per child. · Donate vegetable & flower plants, garden stakes, twine, gardening gloves, hoes, hand trowels, extra strength trash bags, and watering cans. · Volunteer to help…
Affected Property Owners Encouraged to Contact Local Government
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Due to the significant flooding in Peoria County communities along the Illinois River, Peoria County’s Planning & Zoning Department will be performing building damage estimates of affected properties in unincorporated parts of the county by utilizing known parcel and flood…
Gordon-Booth Urges Residents to Beware of Scam Artists During Flood Clean-Up Efforts
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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…
Ten Steps to Prevent Damage of Structural Mold Growth … according to Doug Hoffman, executive director of National Organization of Remediators and Mold Inspectors
by Community Word Staff • • Comments Off on Ten Steps to Prevent Damage of Structural Mold Growth … according to Doug Hoffman, executive director of National Organization of Remediators and Mold Inspectors
1. Remove any standing water-use a pump or a wet vac. 2. Remove wet carpets, rugs, draperies and personal belongings. Clear mud and debris from floors and foundation walls to allow the subflooring and foundation to dry. 3. Remove and…
Peoria County tax bills due May 15
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Approximately 82,300 Peoria County Real Estate Tax bills were mailed April 22. The first installment due date is June 4 and the second installment due date is September 4. Payments must be postmarked by their respective due dates to avoid…
The 2013 Grand Tour of Homes to be Held on May 19
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The Grand Tour of Homes is proud to present some of Peoria’s fine historical and architectural heritage on the 2013 Grand Tour. On Sunday, May 19h 2013, from 12:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. the general public is invited to tour…
AFSCME Ratifies New Contract
by Sara Browning • • Comments Off on AFSCME Ratifies New Contract
Following fifteen months of debate and negotiations, the largest state employee union has approved its next three-year contract. Since July of last year, leading members of the American Federation of State and County Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Council 13 have been…