The Peoria City/County Health Department (PCCHD) will be sponsoring an Osteoporosis Heel Screening on Friday, March 18, 2011, from 8:30-11:30 a.m. at 2116 North Sheridan Road. This FREE screening is for any woman over the age of 50 or with…
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Advocates for Access empowers the handicapped
by Sandra Dempsey Post • • Comments Off on Advocates for Access empowers the handicapped
Independence is valued by people of varying ages and personal situations. Young people yearn for it, adults often take it for granted, and seniors sometimes lament its loss. Advocates for Access, a nonprofit organization, has as its mission statement “to…
Newsbriefs for February 2010
by Community Word Staff • • Comments Off on Newsbriefs for February 2010
Peoria Public Library McClure Branch to Close for Remodeling Peoria Public Library, engaged in a $28 million dollar building program for all facilities, will close McClure Branch, 315 W. McClure Avenue, at the end of the day, Saturday, February 19…
A New Day, New Way in Peoria
by Sara Browning • • Comments Off on A New Day, New Way in Peoria
Peoria, Illinois, is taking the New Year in stride, building on past successes and moving forward with new ideas to prompt increased safety, better employment and community growth. New Decisions from Washington U.S. Senator and Assistant Majority Leader Dick Durbin’s…
The Bradley Renaissance Campaign Continues
by Martin Hobe • • Comments Off on The Bradley Renaissance Campaign Continues
You may have noticed a lot of construction going on at Bradley University lately. Why have we seen so much activity? Well Bradley is actively continuing their Campaign for Bradley Renaissance. The campaign has seven key initiatives, some of which…
The Importance of Salvation Army’s Tree of Lights Campaign in Peoria
by Community Word Staff • • Comments Off on The Importance of Salvation Army’s Tree of Lights Campaign in Peoria
by Martin Hobe The Salvation Army is currently holding their Tree of Lights campaign, a collection of toy giveaways, parties and other social fundraising events. The campaign helps raise money for the local Salvation Army division. It started Nov. 10…
New Faces Eager to Warm Council Seats
by Sara Browning • • Comments Off on New Faces Eager to Warm Council Seats
New challengers for the Peoria City Council are getting ready for 2011 elections. It’s time for (yet) another election. And locals never seem to tire of the campaigning, mudslinging or celebrating with cash bars open ‘til midnight. But celebrations are…
New Downstate Story Now Available
by Community Word Staff • • Comments Off on New Downstate Story Now Available
Ten new short stories by Illinois and Midwestern writers, illustrated with original art, are featured in the 2010 edition of Downstate Story, Peoria’s only literary magazine. The downstate Illinois writers in this issue are Pepper Bauer of Mapleton; Connie Stepe…
Newsbriefs for January 2011
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Peoria County Genealogical Society January Meeting Jon Austin, General Manager of Springdale Cemetery, an avid genealogist and professional historian, will speak during the January 13 meeting of the Peoria County Genealogical Society. The meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. and…
Stay Safe in the Face of Old Man Winter with Red Cross
by Community Word Staff • • Comments Off on Stay Safe in the Face of Old Man Winter with Red Cross
Winter storms may bring hazardous driving conditions and downed trees and power lines. The Red Cross offers these suggestions to help you be prepared and stay safe in the event of a winter emergency. Always stay home when severe weather…