(Photo By Flickr User jeweledilon) The Saint Jude Dream-Home giveaway has been a huge success this year. According to cinewsnow.com, 7,000 tickets were sold (sold-out) for the chance to win a Dean Custom Builders home in Hunter Trails Estates in Dunlap, IL. The winners of this year’s giveaway are as follows: The winner…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Chuck Miller) Soul singer & Philadelphia, PA native Billy Paul, best known for his hit song “Me and Mrs. Jones,” has died. According to nbcphiladelphia.com (WCAU-TV), Billy Paul (a/k/a Paul Williams) was born on December 1, 1934 in Philadelphia, PA, Paul began his music career at the age of 11 when…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Todd Quinn) The Peoria Rivermen have announce the 2016 President’s Cup Final Schedule Best-of-5 series, with Pensacola beginning Saturday at Carver Arena in Peoria, IL. According to rivermen.net and thesphl.com, the Peoria Rivermen are excited to announce the schedule for their SPHL President’s Cup Finals series with the Pensacola Ice Flyers. The…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User The Zender Agenda) Just a family/friendly reminder that if you want to attend the annual Quincy Dogwood Festival coming to the Gem City, get yourself ready and on board for this upcoming event! The Quincy Dogwood Festival is an extra special weekend this year as it celebrates the new Quincy/Adams…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User nohodamon) Old abandoned tires that collect water on rainy days are breeding grounds for potentially dangerous mosquitoes. Which is why Peoria City Officials hope to keep the problem of illegal tire dumping out of city neighborhoods. According to cinewsnow.com, last year between March and October, Peoria public works crews collected…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Morgan) Heart failure is real, and it often begins with high blood pressure; a silent killer in the African American community. If you aren’t experiencing high blood pressure, then you most likely know someone who is. According to the American Heart Association, more than 40% of Blacks are living with…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User City Year) Former football star & TV personality Michael Strahan, is leaving the daily talk show he co-hosts with Kelly Ripa to work full-time on “Good Morning America.” According to blackamericaweb.com, ABC said earlier this week that a search for Strahan’s replacement will begin in the fall. The former New…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Mark Nye) “Well family, as the season & weather change, the garage sale season has once again arrived and there will be lots of shopping going on!” According to chicagotribune.com and s-jr.com, there are the top 10 things you need to do to make the most money at your garage…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Timothy Takemoto) CityLink Partners with the Peoria Chiefs to Offer Discount on Chiefs Tickets During 2016 Season. CityLink is partnering with the Peoria Chiefs to offer a $3 discount for Chiefs tickets on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday game days all season long. CityLink customers with a valid $3 Day Pass dated for…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User waterrose) “Pray For The Cure Peoria; First Thursday In May!” Salem Lutheran Church of Peoria, will be hosting the 13th annual Pray for the Cure at 6:30pm on Thursday, May 5th. Come for this ecumenical prayer service which enhances the needs of breast cancer survivors. Prayers and music by South…… MORE
