Oct 1 – 27 – Wildlife “Scary” Park – 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. at 3826 N. Taylor Rd., Hanna City. Call (309) 657-2681. Admission: $7/members; $8 non-members; age 1 & under FREE. “Nights of Fright” will be on Oct. 19…
Tonya Burris of Traders Realty Corp. to Lead Central Illinois Realtor® Association for 2013-14
The Peoria Area Association of Realtors® (PAAR) tonight announced that Tonya Burris, GRI, of Traders Realty Corp. is the 2013-2014 president of the Peoria Area Association of Realtors®. The installation of officers and directors took place during a special ceremony…
October Programs & Happening at Peoria Park District
Youth Basketball Skills Camp – The Peoria Park District’s Youth Basketball Skills Camp for children ages 5 years through grade 4 runs on Tuesday & Thursday evenings, October 1-24, at Franciscan Rec Complex. Cost is $29/residents, $34/non-residents.Boys and girls will…
Heartland Festival Orchestra to Partner with The Baby Fold for their October Performance
Committed to giving back to the community, the Heartland Festival Orchestra continues its tradition of partnering with deserving local nonprofit organizations in Season V — 2013-14. In connection with each concert, the Heartland Festival Orchestra makes a monetary contribution to…
Proctor Hospital October Calendar
Proctor Hospital October Calendar alonetogether Grief Support Group – Mondays – 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. alonetogether is a grief support group, open to the community, that meets Mondays from 4:30-6:00 p.m. in Group Room 4 of the Counseling Center at…
Memorial Arena Hosts Free Figure Skating Exhibition
Pekin Park District’s Memorial Arena will open on Saturday, October 5 at 1:00 p.m. for its first Public Open Skate of the season. Following Open Skate, the Arena will host a free skating exhibition at 2:45 p.m. The exhibition will…
BEST Talks Bring Cutting-Edge Business Information to Peoria Business People
The Turner Center for Entrepreneurship of Bradley University and InspireCX are proud to present BEST Talks. The BEST Talks are a series of presentations of cutting-edge information, focusing on what is important for businesspeople to know today in order to…
Collaboration Between Peoria Park District & Area Businesses, Organizations Make Peoria’s First Annual PNC World Wide Day of Play Possible
The Peoria Park District will hold Peoria’s first annual PNC Worldwide Day of Play on Sat., October 5th from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. in Glen Oak Park. Worldwide Day of Play began as an initiative by Nickelodeon and The…
Informational Meeting on Becoming a Foster Parent
The Children’s Home is sponsoring an informational meeting for anyone interested in making a difference in the life of a child by becoming a foster parent. The meeting will be held on Thursday, October 10, 2013 from 5:30 – 6:30…
“A Night with the Hit King,” Pete Rose – Legendary Baseball Icon will visit Peoria
The Proctor Health Care Foundation will host “A Night with the Hit King” on Sat., October 5 at 6:00 p.m. at the Peoria Marriott Pere Marquette. The new event includes dinner, an exciting Q & A session with Pete Rose,…
UNITYPOINT HEALTH – METHODIST AND PROCTOR TO FORM ONE HEALTH SYSTEM
Officials of UnityPoint Health Methodist and Proctor in Peoria have signed an affiliation agreement to form one health system. The affiliation of the hospital campuses, outpatient clinics and other sites of care will create a stronger, broader system of care…
Newcomers’ Club to Host 37th Annual Auction & Luncheon to Benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital October 16th
The Newcomers’ Club of Greater Peoria would like to invite you to attend our 37th Annual Auction and Luncheon to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital on Wednesday, October 16, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at EastPort Banquet Center, 703 Mariner’s…
October Book Clubs at Peoria Public Library
Join a book club at Peoria Public Library this month. New members are always welcome! Book ‘Em Mystery Book Club will meet on Sunday, October 20 at 2:00 p.m. at Lakeview Branch to discuss Miracle Cure by Harlan Coben. The…
Veterans Housing Needs Focus For New Local Organization
Helping veterans in the Tri-County area with small home repairs is the focus of the Illinois Valley Fuller Center for Housing (IVFCH), a not-for-profit organization incorporated in June and affiliated with The Fuller Center for Housing, an organization working to…
The Women’s Fund of the Community Foundation of Central Illinois Announces its October First Tuesday event at the Contemporary Art Center
The Women’s Fund of the Community Foundation of Central Illinois is holding its monthly networking opportunity for central Illinois women on Tuesday, October 1, 2013 from 5:00-7:00 PM at the Contemporary Art Center. Join local area women who are passionate…
Peoria Players semi-annual Vintage Clothing & Collectibles Oct 19
Costume Mistress Bonnie Larson will hold her semi-annual Vintage Clothing & Collectibles Sale on Saturday, October 19 from 8:00 am to noon in the Peoria Players lobby. Many unique and hard-to-find collectibles, along with clothing and costumes from all eras…
Rocky Horror Picture Show returns to Peoria Players
The Rocky Horror Picture Show returns to Peoria Players for more midnight madness! Join us for this Peoria tradition. The movie will play on the big screen while the live performers act along onstage. Dress as your favorite character and…
Gordon-Booth legislation makes it harder to committ frauid
A new law backed by state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, will help fraud and abuse in state programs by punishing anyone who participates in Medicaid fraud. “Medicaid is an important program that provides assistance to people who cannot afford it…
Pragmatic progressive, bipartisan leader
Hours before a fund raiser at a White Sox game in U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago, busy State Sen. Dave Koehler took time to chat with the Community Word about the award he’s receiving on Sept. 21, when the Peoria…
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Peoria Council Searches for Replacement to Fill Sandburg’s Seat
Following the death of Peoria City Councilman Gary Sandburg, council members are weighing in regarding who should fill the at-large seat. It has been over a month since the sudden and unexpected passing of Peoria City Councilman Gary Sandburg who…
The Politics of Food: Corporations, not science, shape the nation’s food policies
Do you feel outraged to live in a country that allows toxins to be marketed to children as food? Do you feel angry that the government allows corporate profit to trump truth? Take these examples: · “Zero trans fat”: Misleading…