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More change on the riverfront?

Details: Published on Friday, 18 January 2013 17:42; Written by Paul Gordon

Already we've some major changes lately along the riverfront downtown, with the opening of the Peoria Riverfront Museum and Caterpillar Visitors Center.

But we may also soon see changes at a smaller, but no-less-significant building — changes that could be significant in terms of the local economy as well as for activities.

OSF to sell Saint Clare Home

Details: Published on Friday, 18 January 2013 15:26; Written by The Peorian

The Board of Directors of OSF Healthcare System will sell OSF Saint Clare Home to Petersen Health Care, OSF announced.

Petersen is a Peoria-based company that operates long-term care facilities in communities throughout Illinois, Indiana, Iowa and Missouri. Petersen Health Care is an expert in the provision of long-term care and has many years of service operating such facilities.

In a communication to residents of Saint...

Information available for potential adoptive and foster parents

Details: Published on Monday, 14 January 2013 16:03; Written by The Peorian

The Center for Youth and Family Solutions is offering information, training and on-going support for families interested in adopting or becoming foster parents t children in need of safe and nurturing parents.

Movie review: Go see "Zero Dark Thirty"

Details: Published on Wednesday, 16 January 2013 17:14; Written by Tim Wyman

(10 stars)

(157 minutes, Rated R for graphic violence, war scenes, torture scenes, and language)

The cloud of controversy that "Zero Dark Thirty" generated during its national release last weekend has regrettably pulled focus away from where it should be — on an outstanding piece of filmmaking.

Sadly, this misplaced attention is grossly unfounded. Casual filmgoers, movie...

Setting VITAL goals called key to economic growth

Details: Published on Wednesday, 09 January 2013 17:18; Written by Paul Gordon

Manufacturing jobs are returning to the United States and central Illinois is in a great position to grab its share of those and other jobs, an economic development strategist said Wednesday at the annual meeting of the Morton Economic Development Council.

But the region also must keep abreast of economic trends and transform itself into the type of area that can attract quality workers from all over the world, said Frank Knott, president...

The magic continues

Details: Published on Wednesday, 16 January 2013 12:54; Written by Paul Gordon

Penguin Project to present "Disney's Little Mermaid Jr."

mermaid1 Since 2004 a group of children with disabilities and special needs have been making magic, treading the boards of Eastlight Theatre and immersing themselves in iconic roles and music.

The 2013...

The Levee District

Details: Published on Wednesday, 09 January 2013 12:54; Written by Paul Gordon

New East Peoria downtown named The Levee District

After sifting through 264 possible names for the new East Peoria downtown then narrowing those to just six, the choice ended up being rather logical, Mayor Dave Mingus said.

Considering his city has for years...

Angel Ball raises $3.75 million for endowment fund

Details: Published on Monday, 14 January 2013 16:38; Written by The Peorian

With a $2.5 million gift from the Forest Park Foundation included, the OSF Saint Francis Foundation announced its 2013 Angel Ball raised more than $3.75 million to benefit the OSF Endowment Fund.

The Forest Park donation was announced during the ball, which was at the Peoria Civic Center Ballroom on Saturday, Jan. 12, the foundation said in a new release.

Nearly 1,200 people attended the event, which featured the music of The Midtown...