(Photo by Flickr User Maryland GovPics) Kids have been back in school for a little while now, it’s time to keep an eye on whether or not they’re feeling too much pressure what with homework, school activities and all. According to NBC News & cinewsnow.com, there are a few signs that can mean your child…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Ian Kennedy) A fall family event favorite in Central Illinois (Since 1985), needs your help to kick off this holiday season. The Festival Of Lights of looking for volunteers to help get floats ready for the Parade of Lights on Saturday, November 19th in Downtown East Peoria, IL. Several floats are…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Greg Skidmore) Nancy Grace has said goodnight for the final time after 12 years of discussing true crime stories from a prosecutor’s point of view on TV. According to Associated Press, Grace ended her HLN (Headline News) program on Thursday night. She signed off by highlighting some of her most popular…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Marc Kubischta) The fear of losing your job could increase your risk of diabetes. According to nbcnews.com, cinewsnow.com, and webmd.com. British researchers looked at data from more than 140,000 workers in the U.S., Australia, and Europe. The workers’ average age was 42. Those worried about becoming unemployed were 19 percent more likely…… MORE
(Photo Courtesy Of Mauries) If you’ve got a sweet tooth, your gonna love this sweet deal of the week with your name on it from Maurie’s of Pekin! For over seven and a half decades, Maurie’s of Pekin has been the ultimate candy store, providing homemade candy, caramel corn, cheese corn, fudge, caramel apples,…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Eric Wong) Daniel Ruffin will coach again this season in the Midwest Professional Basketball Association. But this time, he’ll work in his hometown. According to pjstar.com, Ruffin, the former Peoria High and Bradley Basketball standout guard, was coach of the MPBA’s Champaign Swarm for eight games last season, has been…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User alfarman) Last month was one of the warmest Septembers on record in Illinois. State climatologist Jim Angel says, “September’s average temperature was nearly 71 degrees, or 4.5 degrees above normal.” State records go back to 1895; September of this year was tied for sixth place with the year 2005. The…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User U.S. Army Garrison Red Cloud) “Be cool, be cool about fire safety!” Being cool about fire safety is job one for each and every one of us! Fire Prevention Week is here in the River City and surrounding areas. Here is a list of the activities going on for Fire Prevention…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User jacinta lluch valero) October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time many organizations raise money for the cause through fundraisers, often selling “pink” themed items. The Better Business Bureau is warning residents to keep an eye out for “pinkwashing” scams during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Organizations and businesses market “pink”…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Joe Brusky) The most popular event of the year at the garden, when fall colors are just starting to peak. Featuring food, music, crafts, and family fun. Join in the celebration of fall at the 2016 Indian Summer Festival, Saturday and Sunday, October 8th & 9th from 10am-4pm each day in…… MORE
