Peoria County area Republicans aren’t shy about praising GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s choice for Vice President, but Democrats see a different advantage with Ryan on the ticket. In the latest debate between Peoria area Republicans and Democrats, members of…
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Filipino-American Society of Central Illinois (FASCI) Presentation Will Highlight Philippine Arts and Culture
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More than 5,000 people are expected to attend Peoria’s celebration of cultural diversity at this year’s WorldFest, at the Civic Center on Saturday, September 8th. Now in its ninth year, WorldFest was launched by the Civic Center Authority’s Cultural Diversity Committee to recognize the…
Column for September
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The 12th annual Night Out Against Crime, hosted by the West Peoria Neighborhood Watch, the City of West Peoria, West Peoria Township and the Peoria County Sheriffs’ Department, will be held on Saturday, September 8th from 4:00 – 6:30 p.m. at…
Happenings for September 2012
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Sept 1 –Peoria County Democratic Women meets @ noon Childers Catering Center, 3113 Dries Lane. Democratic candidates for the Illinois State Senate, Dave Koehler & Jennifer Graves Allison, will speak. Other Democratic candidates are invited. The event is free/the public is…
Great silent comedy based on Civil War chase
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Buster Keaton comedy at the Apollo Saturday, Sept. 8th One of Hollywood’s top humorists and filmmakers based what he considered his best movie on an often-overlooked Civil War incident known as the Great Locomotive Chase, and downtown Peoria’s nonprofit Apollo…
September Book Clubs at Peoria Public Library
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The following book clubs will meet in September and are open to new members. Discover the joy of discussing a great book with others this month! Club Read meets on Wednesday, September 26 at Lakeview Branch at 6:30 p.m. to discuss Great…
HUD Issues 100% Performance to Health Department’s Lead Hazard Program
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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued an overall performance rating of 100 out of 100 for the Peoria City/County Health Department Lead Hazard Control grant program. HUD assessed the first and second quarter performance of the three-year program based…
The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Holds 60th Annual Fashion Show
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For 59 years, The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary has put on one of the most successful fashion shows in the area. On October 2, the Auxiliary will offer its 60th Fashion Show. The 30 member Auxiliary, all volunteers, work almost year-round…
NAWBO Central Illinois Chapter selected its board members for the 2012-2013 year
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President- Shelly Hranka President Elect-Monica Wheeler Public Policy Director-Lisa Pierce Public Relations Director-Doris Symonds Membership Director-Lisa Friedrich Secretary-Jannise Bush Treasurer-Pam Camey The National Association of Women Business Owners meets monthly-every third Wednesday. For more information: www.nawbo-cil.org
Methodist Medical Center’s Mobile Mammography September Schedule
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The following is the schedule for the Methodist Medical Center Mobile Mammography Van for the month of September, 2012. Methodist features all digital mammography equipment providing improved, faster and more comfortable exams. Sept 4 – Methodist Medical Group @ Chillicothe-525…