by Tyler Maritote Alyce Johnson hasn’t been fired, demoted nor is she being forced out of work like Milton in the 1999 hit “Office Space.” However, she has been moved to a lower level – literally. Her and her co-workers…
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West Peoria News for March 2010
by Sharon McBride • • Comments Off on West Peoria News for March 2010
The West Peoria Neighborhood Watch will meet Wednesday, March 10th at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. Lt. Hartwig will continue his talk on self defense – don’t miss it. A Neighborhood Watch word of caution: Beware of door-to-door solicitors. Keep…
Miller’s ‘All My Sons’ at Peoria Player March 12-21
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Peoria Players Theatre presents All My Sons directed by Lana Warner. This Tony Award winning Arthur Miller drama most recently starred John Lithgow, Katie Holmes, and Dianne Wiest in the 2008 Broadway revival. It is the story of a family…
Chamber brings elected officials, business, community together
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Area Chambers of Commerce have teamed up to bring local legislative to you. The 24th annual Heart of Illinois Legislative Reception provides participants a chance to communicate this regions needs & concerns to our elected officials. The Peoria Area Chamber…
Foundation Hosts Free Estate Planning Seminars
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The Proctor Health Care Foundation will host a free estate planning seminar on Tuesday, March 30, and again Tuesday, April 6, from 4:30-6:00 p.m. in Classroom I of the Proctor Professional Building (adjacent hospital) at 5409 N. Knoxville Avenue. The…
Federal funds available for emergency food and shelter programs in Peoria County
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The Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program (EFSP) announced that federal funding is available to not-for-profit organizations in Peoria County that administer emergency food and shelter programs. The amount of funding available is $143,262. Federal funding must be used…
One-day Baseball Camp March 27 for Grades 1 – 12
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Richwoods High School will host a one-day fielding and base-running camp March 27 for players in grades 1 through 12. Richwoods High School head coach David Webb will direct the program in conjunction with U.S. Baseball Academy. The session will…
Methodist Medical Center Mobile Mammography Schedule for March 2010
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The following is the schedule for the Methodist Medical Center Mobile Mammography Van for the month of March 2010. Methodist now features all digital mammography equipment providing improved, faster and more comfortable exams. March 2 – Methodist at Morton -1909…
Peoria Park District News for March 2010
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Peoria Park District Golf Season Tickets Peoria Park District Golf season tickets go on sale at the Golf Learning Center on Friday, February 19. Proof of residency required for resident rates. Non-resident $725 Resident $495 Senior resident (65+) $440 Junior…
February is American Heart Month! Learn about the dangers of cardiovascular disease
by Amanda Knowles • • Comments Off on February is American Heart Month! Learn about the dangers of cardiovascular disease
Since 1963 the President has proclaimed February as American Heart Month, which is an entire month devoted to education and awareness about the dangers of cardiovascular disease (CVD). The term cardiovascular disease includes heart disease, stroke, heart failure, and other…