These FREE events are for both members (those insured) and non-members. It is located at 7915 N. Hale, Peoria, IL 61615. For more information, please call: (309) 691-1677 July 1 — 1:00 Game: Rummikub (pronounced “rummy cube”) July 2 —…
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Peoria Public Library News for July 2010
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Christmas in July @ McClure Branch Library Keep cool in the hottest weather by enjoying icy movies, winning gifts and sharing the spirit of giving at McClure Branch with a month of free special events. · From July 1-15 put…
Proctor news for July 2010
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Anger Management Group – The Anger Management Group of the Counseling Center at Proctor Hospital will be on July 14th. Co-facilitators for the Group are Pamela Shuck-Hoehne, MA, NCC, LCPC, RDDP and Kellie E. Branch-Dircks, MSW, LCSW, therapists with the…
News from Illinois State Representative Jehan Gordon
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Gordon Backs New Law to Employ Illinoisans on Public Works Projects Continuing her commitment to put people back to work, State Rep. Jehan Gordon (D-Peoria) is applauding a new law requiring 90 percent of workers employed on state-funded public work…
Local Author to Speak at ‘Look. It’s My Book!’ Fundraiser Event
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“I know a lot about street gangs, gun running, murder and drug dealing in Chicago,” author David Heinzmann says. He will tell all when he speaks at a June 12 fund raiser for the Peoria charity Look. It’s My Book!…
Helping People Find Their Own Best Answers
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Debbie Delgado isn’t hesitant to ask thought provoking questions of her clients. The questions are personal and sometimes poignant, and definitely ones that require much more than one-word answers. One of her goals is to help people live joyful and…
Tuition Increase Continues at Illinois Colleges & Universities
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While many students across the state are preparing for graduation, there are many more who are preparing to begin college in the fall. One of the biggest concerns when beginning a secondary education is how to afford the increasing costs…
West Peoria News for June 2010
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Results show that West Peoria’s 2010 census 77 percent of households have participated via mail. The Census now continues door-to-door to seek out those who haven’t yet responded. Please participate. If the occupant isn’t at home when a census worker…
June Happenings
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thru June 13 – Conklin’s Barn II Dinner Theatre presents- “Your Bag or Mine” – A world premiere comedy written by one of our own. Stars Bob Lane Jr., Mary Simons, and Peoria’s own Mike Dentino and Lana Warner. Call…
Dr. William H. Albers named Tri-County Citizen of the Year
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The Kiwanis Club of Peoria presented the 47th Annual Ray A. Neumann Tri-County Citizen of the Year Award to Dr. William H. Albers. Dr. Albers’ support helped lead to the establishment of the Children’s Hospital of Illinois at OSF St.…