Contact: Bill Poorman, acting press secretary poorman@billpoorman.com Democrat Officially Kicks-off Campaign for the 18th Congressional District of Illinois Washington, IL; Springfield, IL – August 24, 2009 – Democrat Carl Ray officially kicked off his campaign for Illinois’ 18th Congressional District today at events in his hometown of Washington, Ill., and in Springfield, Ill. The 18th Congressional... »
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Neglecting this blog
It's come to my attention recently that I've been neglecting this blog. I probably should do something about that. It's not like I've stopped writing or anything. So, I'll try to remember that I actuaIn All Things #15 (Gabrielle)
Today I am thankful for the Church. Yessiree, that there Body of Christ is one wacky bunch. I have been in the church my entire life and I still don't get how it works. Somehow this collection of lose
Today I am thankful for clean laundry. It happens so infrequently around here that most of the laundry in the house is cleanish or at least not scattered on anyone's floor that I get really excited wh
Today I am thankful for Flyleaf's new album Memento Mori. Their first album was excellent, but they have topped themselves with their second. It's kind of music that makes me want to dance and sing anWarriors 3 to be part of new Thor movie
Via Cinematical: The ranks of Asgard are just about full! Marvel Studios reports that the Warriors Three will be joining Thor in all of his frosty battles, and as usual, Kenneth Branagh has done a
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‘Steele joins ranks with those choosing political expediency over principles’
For immediate release Contact: Eric M. Wallace www.wallaceforillinois.com Following a disturbing trend of blatant disregard for the American electoral process; we learned Tuesday morning that RNC Chairman, Michael Steele, chose to insert himself into the Illinois primary by endorsing Mark Kirk for US Senate. While regrettable,... »
Tee it up for the Troops
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Workshop in how get government resources
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‘Renewable Eenergy grants benefit Central Illinois’
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Beatles still rock, romp at the Apollo
The motion picture some see as foreshadowing the lively style of MTV music videos was the Beatles’ first movie, and it’s showing at downtown Peoria’s nonprofit Apollo Theater on Saturday, August 22. Starring John Lennon and Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and George Harrison, the 90-minute... »
August news from the River City Blues Society
Laurie Morvan Band August 12th, 2009 – 7:00pm The Dragons Dome 3401 Griffin Ave, Pekin, IL. To see Map- CLICK HERE Dear RCBS members and Blues fans, The River City Blues Society continues “Bringin’ The Blues To You” with our Wednesday Blues... »
Oncology nurse at CHOI gets award
CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL OF ILLINOIS NURSE EARNS PEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY DESIGNATION FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Shelli Dankoff/Media Relations Specialist (July 6, 2009) – The Children’s Hospital of Illinois is pleased to announce that Michele Astle, RN, BSN, CPON, of Washington has successfully renewed her pediatric oncology nursing... »
Cat CEO and wife make big donation to Children’s Hospital
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OSF is ‘magnet hospital’ due to nursing excellence
OSF SAINT FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER RE-DESIGNATED MAGNET HOSPITAL IN RECOGNITION OF NURSING EXCELLENCE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Shelli Dankoff/Media Relations Specialist (March 16, 2009) – The American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program® for excellence in nursing services has once again... »
