(Photo By Flickr User Mike Mozart) CWTC has teamed up with Chili’s in Peoria and East Peoria for a “Give Back Fundraiser,” during the months of October, November, and December. Patti Gratton, Executive Director for CWTC, says, “We are so grateful to Chili’s for their “Give Back” event! Their extreme generosity to help…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User k4dordy) The Central Illinois Black Expo is a multicultural event with a unique mix of fun activities, exhibitors, workshops, games, entertainment and more for the entire family! The Expo begins with the “Passing the Torch” Teen Summit from 9am – 11am for ages 13 to 19 featuring Peoria District 150’s…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Vainer College) Get ready to join in for Community Unity Day & Health Fair will be held at Peoria Friendship House in Peoria, IL! This upcoming event will feature free health screenings such as mammograms, blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol, many community resources there will also be activities for children…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User woodysworld1778) Drivers will soon get one less piece of mail and have one more thing to remember. According to cinewsnow.com and cyberdriveillinois.com, earlier this week, the Secretary of State’s Office announced that the ongoing budget stalemate is forcing them to cut back on postage costs. The office will no…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Peter Roome) Taking the wrong angle in downtown Peoria, could cost you! Buckle up and hold tight because the meters are back! (Photo By Flickr User Andrew Huff) According to cinewsnow.com, since July, River City residents have had several weeks to learn how to back in when parking…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User DFID – UK Department for International Development) First Lady Michelle Obama is paying a visit to the children’s animated series “Doc McStuffins!” According to the Associated Press and blackamericaweb.com, in the special Doc McStuffins episode, the cartoon Mrs. Obama invites Doc and other kids who are making a difference in…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Keith Allison) “You gotta understand Cam loves the kids, Cam loves the kids!” Carolina Panthers quarterback, Cam Newton, will be starring in his own Nickelodeon series to help make their dreams come true entitled I Wanna Be. According to blackamericaweb.com and The Stashed, the show’s all about giving back and…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Virginia Guard Public Affairs) Just a friendly reminder to join in on the last Tuesday in September for the 2015 Teen Challenge Peoria Annual Fall Banquet being held at the Peoria Civic Center Ballroom! The 2015 Teen Challenge Peoria Annual Fall Banquet will be hosted by Teen Challenge Peoria.…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Liza Lagman Sperl) Just a friendly reminder to come experience up to 40 moving and replica museum quality dinosaurs as they invade Peoria Civic Center! Discover the Dinosaurs is for the entire family, and especially kids, to explore the mystery of pre-historic life in an environment of…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Andrew Taylor) Prices at the pump took another dip this past week. Peoria Area residents are now paying $2.18 per gallon. In Bloomington, the average price is $2.16 per gallon. Compare this price to the national average of $2.85 and we should have a little extra green in…… MORE
