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PAAR offering grants to tornado victims
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- Published on Monday, 09 December 2013 17:06
- Written by Paul Gordon
Victims of the Nov. 17 tornadoes that ripped through Washington and other parts of the region can receive financial assistance for housing purposes through the Peoria Area Association of Realtors.
The association will host a housing outreach program from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Countryside Banquet Center in Washington for those displaced by the tornadoes...
Friendship House still seeking sponsors
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- Published on Friday, 06 December 2013 15:51
- Written by Paul Gordon
Peoria Friendship House of Christian Service still needs sponsors for its Adopt-a-Family and Christmas Tree Lane programs, now in their 24th year.
There are 122 total families in the Peoria Friendship House Adopt a Family program, including about 330 children, and 13 of those families still await sponsors, according to Friendship House.
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Disaster relief available; more coming
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- Published on Monday, 18 November 2013 17:42
- Written by Paul Gordon
Gov. Pat Quinn on Monday declared seven Illinois counties, including Tazewell and Woodford counties, as state disaster areas.
That news came just before Quinn toured several of the areas hit by tornadoes on Sunday, including Washington, the hardest hit community as it lost as many as 500 homes as the result...
Bustos introduces new bill to help veterans
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- Published on Wednesday, 04 December 2013 17:43
- Written by The Peorian
Hoping to prevent the expiration of job-creating tax credits, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos, D-Moline, introduced legislation on Wednesday that would also expand those tax credits.
Bustos, the first term Democrat representing the 17th District, which includes much of Peoria, introduced the Jobs For Heroes Act that would keep two federal business tax credits set to expire at the end of the year, credits that are designed to spur job creation...
New Museum CEO has the right kind of experience
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- Published on Tuesday, 12 November 2013 16:21
- Written by Paul Gordon
Sam Gappmayer will bring to Peoria a knowledge of art and the experience of running a multi-faceted museum when he takes over as head of the Peoria Riverfront Museum on Dec. 2, said the chairman of the museum's board.
That experience along with ideas he is already forming has the board "universally enthusiastic and excited" about Gappmayer, said David Ransburg.
"After meeting with Sam we believe he will be a very effective leader...
FOLEPI, Santa Parade lead off a weekend of holiday activities
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- Published on Wednesday, 27 November 2013 15:39
- Written by Paul Gordon
After the tummy settles a bit from Thursday's feast, there is much to do this weekend in the Peoria area — even if Black Friday isn't your thing.
The area's holiday themed festivities actually begin Thursday evening when the City of East Peoria opens FOLEPI's Winter Wonderland, the drive-through extravaganza in Fon du Lac Park at the top of Springfield...
Methodist-Proctor union completed
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- Published on Thursday, 07 November 2013 18:46
- Written by Paul Gordon
Peoria now has two fine hospital companies, and they will be handling area health care needs on three hospital campuses.
Proctor Hospital is now part of UnityPoint Health and will be called UnityPoint Proctor, affiliated with UnityPoint Methodist, after approval for the merger came from the Illinois Health...
Benefit concerts to aid tornado victims
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- Published on Monday, 25 November 2013 18:03
- Written by Paul Gordon
Musical instruments and singing voices will become tools to help those affected by the Nov. 17 tornadoes at a pair of upcoming benefit concerts in Peoria and Bloomington.
On Tuesday the Peoria Symphony Orchestra plays a Tornado Relief Benefit Concert at 7 p.m. at the Peoria Civic Center Theatre.
The concert will feature selections from Handel's Messiah and the audience will be invited to sing along with musicians and vocalist from...
Running Central moving to the Warehouse District
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- Published on Tuesday, 05 November 2013 18:22
- Written by The Peorian
Running Central, which has become one of the top fitness attire retailers in central Illinois, will join the move to the Warehouse District next spring, owner Adam White announced on Tuesday.
Running Central will move from its current location in Peoria Heights to 311 SW Water St. in downtown Peoria, former site of Illinois Antique Center. The move will take place after the 10,000-square-foot space is renovated and will occur around April...
