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Biodiesel Producers Hit by Policy Uncertainty
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- Published on Wednesday, 14 May 2014 18:05
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Policy setbacks in Washington are...
CAC to host Recognize Richard fundraiser starring Richard Pryor Jr.
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- Published on Tuesday, 13 May 2014 18:35
- Written by Kevin Kizer
With an official downtown location secured, the Richard Pryor Sculpture Committee will hold its first Recognize Richard fundraiser on May 24 at the Contemporary Art Center, starring Richard Pryor Jr.
The goal of the fundraiser is to begin raising the $100,000 needed to cast the bronze statue of Richard Pryor created by Peoria artist Preston Jackson. All proceeds from the event will go towards the statue, which will be located at the corner...
Doc Watson: Walking for a teammate
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- Published on Thursday, 08 May 2014 15:48
- Written by Doc Watson
There's still time to get involved in one of Peoria's great spring...
The Un-Bacon? For real?
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- Published on Monday, 12 May 2014 15:53
- Written by PRNewswire
CHICAGO (PRNewswire) ̶ Schmaltz Products LLC announced Tuesday it is launching
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29th Annual Race For The Cure
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- Published on Wednesday, 07 May 2014 20:35
- Written by Paul Gordon
The vision remains the same: A world without breast cancer. It's why the Susan G. Komen For the Cure keeps racing toward a cure, year after year, with the belief that vision will be realized.
The 29th Annual Race for the Cure steps off at 8 a.m. Saturday at the Metro Centre as thousands run or walk on...
Spirit of Peoria ready to set sail for the season
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- Published on Friday, 09 May 2014 15:50
- Written by Paul Gordon
A new season aboard the Spirit of Peoria is underway and the paddlewheel boat will again offer some of the most unique entertainment to be found in central Illinois.
With some new events planned, including themed cruises with flowing juices, owner and Capt. Alex Grieves believes this could be one of the Spirit’s best years on...
Changing management of Marriott hotels will "maximize operations," Matthews says
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- Published on Monday, 05 May 2014 16:56
- Written by Paul Gordon
Changing management companies for the Marriott Hotel Pere Marquette and the soon-to-open Marriott Courtyard is a simple matter of proximity and convenience, project developer Gary Matthews said Monday.
There is nothing wrong with the Marriott management style but changing to a third-party company that is closer and thus more knowledgeable of the region ̶ ...
Citibank survey shows small business owners feel better about conditions
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- Published on Thursday, 08 May 2014 17:58
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Half of all U.S. small business owners say business conditions are good or excellent, the most since at least 2010, according to the findings released today from Citibank® Small Business Pulse.
Schock bill would help surviving military spouses
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- Published on Monday, 05 May 2014 16:39
- Written by The Peorian
Congressman Aaron Schock has introduced a bipartisan bill to help ease financial burdens that surviving military spouses, parents and children often face after the loss of an active duty or National Guard loved one.
