Posts Tagged ‘ Peoria ’

Peoria crime decreasing, new police measures attributable

March 31, 2014
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Peoria crime decreasing, new police measures attributable

By: Vickie Berkow Good news for neighborhood watch volunteers in Peoria – crime has generally decreased in the area in recent years. According to the monthly crime and statistics report released by the Peoria Police Department, the total number of crimes dropped by 12 percent from 2012 to 2013. All eight categories saw decreases...

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Crittenton Crisis Centers

February 26, 2014
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Crittenton Crisis Centers

by Kelly Gorrell Crittenton Centers provides care, shelter and a safe, educational environment for children and families in need. Read more to learn about the services provided to the children and families.

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Peoria celebrates milestones in Civil Rights history

February 25, 2014
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Peoria celebrates milestones in Civil Rights history

by Vickie Berkow   As the anniversaries for the 1863 Emancipation Proclamation and the 1963 March on Washington occurred last year, Peoria is taking part in continuing the celebration.  The Peoria Public library is hosting an exhibit on both historical events until March 6.  Read more about the exhibit below, and check out the...

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From the Frontline to the Home Front After they put their lives on the line to protect the freedoms we enjoy as Americans, soldiers and veterans return in need of a service to help them to readjust to life at home. In the Peoria area there are many support systems welcoming home our heroes....

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A closer look into Haunted Peoria

October 3, 2013
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Peoria Historical Society offers many different trolley tours through many months. However with the Halloween spirit already among us, the society offers Haunted Peoria trolley tours and also walking tours.  

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Late Night BU Gets the Halloween Season Started

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Bradley University embraced the Halloween spirit with a themed Late Night BU on Oct. 11 from 9 p.m. to midnight. Late Night BU, a...

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