By Clare Howard A small office on North University Street is turning out empirical evidence that one of America’s most intractable problems may be resolvable with a new economic model that removes health insurance from primary care. The projected results…
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Economic Development Efforts announces 5-year goals; sets Discovery Forums
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Economic Development efforts underway by regional leaders could lead to a growth spurt, more jobs, better paying jobs, additional education. The Central Illinois SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time Based) Goals Setting Action Team set a population target of 386,475…
Business Resource Forum @ Peoria NEXT Innovation Center on September 25th
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The public and media are invited to attend this year’s Business Resource Forum at the Peoria NEXT Innovation Center in Peoria September 25th from 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. This is a great resource for current businesses, startups or for those just thinking about their own business. It’s…
Buster Keaton comedy at the Apollo Saturday, Sept. 8th
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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 Theater will show it on Saturday, Sept. 8. “The General,” written…
Peoria Park District Happenings for August 2012
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GOLF LESSONS FOR ADULTS – Adult outdoor lessons cover everything from driving to putting in these four 1.5 hour classes. Sessions begin August 1 and August 2 at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $55/residents, $60/non-residents. More details on these classes, including how…
Miscellaneous news
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Night Out Against Crime Events Scheduled for Tuesday, August 7th Join Neighborhoods as they celebrate their 29th Anniversary of National Night Out Against Crime! The City of Peoria collaborates with Neighborhood Associations, Neighborhood Watch Groups, Churches, Schools, Social Service Agencies and Businesses…
A raise for Lathan? Not surprising
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To those who’ve watched the board of Peoria’s School District 150, it wasn’t a surprise when members approved an unusually lengthy and wealthy package for Superintendent Grenita Lathan. Despite a “no confidence vote” by teachers, financial problems, poor classroom performance, challenges with bus…
Anthrozoology and Road Pizza
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Lying on the highway ahead was a beautiful fox snake, maybe 4 feet long. It appeared to be warming in the morning sun. Because the middle of the road is just as dangerous for snakes as it is for politicians…
How 60 Seconds Online Can Make Your Whole Day
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I spend a lot of time in my business, thinking about the practical, nuts-and-bolts aspects of the Internet: How do we use it better, what can it do for your research, business or career, etc.? It’s a fun field, because…
Happenings for July 2012
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July 3 – Methodist Red White and Boom – Foghat and Blue Oyster Cult @Festival Park @ downtown Peoria Riverfront. Gates open at 6:00 p.m. Tickets $20.00 in advance at the Riverfront Visitors Center, Water St.; Co-Op Music Stores in Peoria,…