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The Azeroth Chronicals - Book II, The Return of the Kingdoms
To start things off, this is a work of fiction based on the characters and content of the World of Warcraft. There is no intention by the author to to steal copyrighted material or abuse it in anywaCrayons and Superheroes (Raquel)
Today I made a superhero for medical terminology class. We're supposed to make up twelve medical terms, using real medical term parts, and draw a cartoon character who has all of those conditions. So
Today I am thankful for bananas. Those crazy yellow fruits are so versatile and yummy. You can cut them up into cereal for a breakfast treat; you can smother them in peanut butter for a snack; you canSweet Agatha initial impressions
I don't have a lot of time, so this will be somewhat impressionistic. Yay! Sweet Agatha came in the mail! Ooh...pretty envelope. Open...carefully. Hmm. Yeah, okay. But it's so pretty! I- Looking for the herd!
I have been on this interesting and very bewildering hunt for some time now. It has been so elusive in fact that at times I feel like the old time African explorer or Indiana Jones possibly. What
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Red Cross runs major relief efforts amid deadly disasters
The past weeks have brought no shortage of disasters. In late September, the Central Illinois Chapter sent volunteers from Peoria and Champaign to assist flood victims in Georgia. Then, the American Red Cross mobilized in American Samoa, where a tsunami swept across the island after a powerful earthquake hit the South Pacific. On Sept. 30, an earthquake... »
Spring into golf season with ‘Caddyshack’
West-central Illinois may be dealing with spring storms and floods, but more than a few golfers are eyeing area courses for enough drainage to play a round. To help celebrate the season and the sport once dubbed “a good walk ruined,” downtown Peoria’s Apollo Theater is screening the 1980 comedy “Caddyshack” one night only on... »
Schock: Time for Illinois to Heal
Washington, DC…Congressman Aaron Schock today sent a letter to Governor Pat Quinn congratulating him on his ascension to the Governorship and expressing confidence in Governor Quinn’s ability to heal the state. Schock said ex-Governor Blagojevich left state government in ruins and pledged that he would work with Governor Quinn in every way possible to help... »
Schock Amendment Adopted on Website for Bailout Funds
Without question almost every American household is better at managing their finances than the federal government. For instance, when Americans shop for groceries, they know what they spent, what they got for their money and how their purchases will help feed their family. It’s my belief that the American taxpayer deserves to know the... »
‘Mr. Smith Goes to Washington,’ stops at Apollo
Sixty years ago was a golden time for Hollywood, and besides “Gone with the Wind,” “The Wizard of Oz,” “Stagecoach” and many other gems, director Frank Capra’s “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington” was a popular Oscar winner. The 130-minute drama is scheduled to show at 7 p.m. Saturday, January 24 at Peoria’s downtown Apollo Theater. In... »
Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing graduation release
(January 13, 2009) – Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing awarded Bachelor of Science in nursing degrees to 68 students and Master of Science in nursing degrees to seven students during its December graduation ceremony. MSN program students graduating with distinction, along with their hometowns: East Peoria: Melissa Joos Green Valley: Jennifer Runyon Peoria: Maureen Whalen... »
Peoria City Council Agenda, Jan. 13.
You can access the support documentation here. »
Governor gives counties more authority to hike taxes
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 20, 2008 CONTACTS: Lucio Guerrero 312/814.3158 Brian Williamsen 217/782.7355 Governor takes bill action Thursday, November 20, 2008 ... »
‘Where in the world is Aaron Schock?’
From Callahan for Congress: Where in the world is Aaron Schock? Democratic Congressional candidate Colleen Callahan today called on opponent Aaron Schock to step up to the plate and directly address an issue of grave importance both locally and across the nation — GOP presidential candidate John McCain’s call to end subsidies for U.S. ethanol... »
