(Photo By Flickr User Fort Wayne – Allen County Economic Development Alliance) The Minnesota-based food company General Mills, has opened an Illinois distribution center that could employ as many as 150 people. According to The Associated Press & week.com, Gov. Bruce Rauner and area officials cut the ribbon on the 1.5 million-square-foot General Mills facility…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User AV Dezign) America’s longest running holiday parade makes its return to the River City on Thanksgiving Weekend! The 130th Annual Santa Claus Parade will be taking place on Friday, November 24, 2017 (Thanksgiving Friday) beginning at 10:15am in Peoria, IL. Join in on this great Peoria tradition as the parade…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Dennis Candy) Smile, Laugh, and Be Delighted with the 33rd Annual Festival Of Lights coming to East Peoria, IL on the 3rd Saturday in November! The Festival of Lights 33rd Annual Parade of Lights will cover three miles of Washington Street starting on one side of the city and ending just…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Calsidyrose) After a few years of stores trying to take early advantage of holiday shoppers opening on Thanksgiving Day, many stores now make early announcements about remaining closed during the holiday. Backlash from the public, and from employees, was prevalent after some stores opened on Thanksgiving Day, offering pre-Black Friday…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User 92YTribeca) “We’re sorry, the old Diddy can’t come to the phone right now. Why? ’Cause he’s Brother Love!” Sean Combs or, the artist formerly known as Diddy, Puffy, Puff Daddy, etc., announced last Saturday (his birthday, November 4th), that he’s got a new moniker he’ll be using exclusively from here on…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User The US Army) Many restaurants and retailers say “thank you” to veterans by offering them free meals and other deals each year on or around November 11th. As a veteran or active servicemember, you can enjoy free or discounted drinks and appetizers, meals, special services, national park visits and more.…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Shannon Dizmang) The Peoria County Animal Protection Services (PCAPS) and the Veterans Assistance Commission (VAC) are promoting “Pets for Vets” throughout the month of November. Veterans can adopt any animal from PCAPS at no charge throughout the month. According to week.com, PCAPS and the VAC believe their partnership in the Pets for…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Heidi Ponagai) Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois will cover UnityPoint Health – Methodist in-network starting in January 2018. This includes its emergency department, cardiovascular services, surgical services, and more. Debbie Simon, Regional CEO of UnityPoint Health said, “We are excited for the opportunity to serve the members of the Blue…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User National Urban League) “Oh, Oh, Oh, The “Fly Jock” Tom Joyner, will be leaving the radio building…….BUT NOT JUST YET!!!” REACH MEDIA has signed a two-year agreement that extends THE TOM JOYNER MORNING SHOW in radio syndication through December 31, 2019. The renewed agreement comes as the broadcast pioneer prepares…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Alan Light) Two-Time Emmy winner Actor Robert Guillaume has died. According to eurweb.com & tlcnaptown.com, Guillaume’s portrayal of Benson DuBois endured for nine years, first in three seasons on “Soap” (1977-1980) and then on the spinoff “Benson,” which ran until April 1986. Benson’s personal arc went from butler/cook to state budget…… MORE
