Jehan Gordon Launches Third Annual Cell Phones for Soldiers Drive Lawmaker launches program to support troops serving overseas To help our troops serving overseas call home, state Rep. Jehan Gordon (D-Peoria) on Friday kicked off her third annual cell phone…
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Peoria Park District in July
by Community Word Staff • • Comments Off on Peoria Park District in July
The 5th Annual Peoria Park District Long Drive Challenge – Qualifying will take place on Sat., June 25 at the southernmost field at Detweiller Park from 10:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. The finals will be held at Donovan Golf Course hole…
Lines Redrawn: Quinn OKs U.S. House District Map
by Sara Browning • • Comments Off on Lines Redrawn: Quinn OKs U.S. House District Map
After months of deliberation among state lawmakers, Governor Quinn signs into law new districts that he says meet with his desire for ‘openness and fairness.’ Democrats have more than one reason for fireworks this month after their leader in Springfield…
Zero Degrees of Separation: A Movie Group at Landmark’s Peoria Theater
by Stella Link • • Comments Off on Zero Degrees of Separation: A Movie Group at Landmark’s Peoria Theater
Zero Degrees of Separation, the brainchild of Todd Ernest Nelson and avid supporter Stella Link, is a new group that has been established at Landmark’s Peoria Theater. Other supporters, Scott Jackson, Josh Starkey, and many others from Nelson’s circle of…
Gas Prices Pinch Peoria’s Wallet
by Sara Browning • • Comments Off on Gas Prices Pinch Peoria’s Wallet
Growing public concern over rising gas prices has prompted some action from the White House, but Peorians aren’t likely to see relief anytime soon. Uprisings in Libya have given city residents a new reason to care about government, both abroad…
Courtyard Estates Arrives in Peoria
by Sandra Dempsey Post • • Comments Off on Courtyard Estates Arrives in Peoria
Speculation about plans for the area has been a conversation topic for months. The building itself evokes memories of happy and celebratory times. Special events, evenings spent visiting with friends, weddings or anniversaries in classic elegance and comfort all come…
Impact of Central IL Eagle Census by Volunteers
by Stella Link • • Comments Off on Impact of Central IL Eagle Census by Volunteers
The Central Illinois efforts of the Werner family, including Mark and his daughter Kealy, have been highly important toward the collection of migratory wintering bald eagle numbers. Mark Werner, who was on the board of directors for the Eagle Nature…
Grand Tour of West Bluff Homes on May 15th
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The Grand Tour of West Bluff Homes is proud to present some of Peoria’s fine historical and architectural heritage on the 2011 Grand Tour. On Sunday, May 15, 2011 from 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., the general public is invited…
West Peoria News for May 2011
by Sharon McBride • • Comments Off on West Peoria News for May 2011
Consolidated Elections were held on April 5, 2011. West Peorians elected: Mayor – James R. Dillon. City Clerk – Carole Stephens, Treasurer – Jennifer Main, Alderwoman Ward One – Hazel Thomas, Alderman Ward Two – Jeffery A. Reagan, Alderman Ward…
Proctor Hospital May Activities
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May is Osteoporosis Awareness Month Screenings Just $10 Proctor Hospital is offering discounted Osteoporosis Heel Screenings during May in honor of Osteoporosis Awareness Month. Screenings are just $10.00. This screening is performed to determine bone mineral content as a sign…