Page 1 NOTICE OF A REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE HEART OF ILLINOIS REGIONAL PORT DISTRICT, AN ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, FULTON, PEORIA, MASON, MARSHALL, TAZEWELL, AND WOODFORD COUNTIES, ILLINOIS. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE START TIME HAS CHANGED FOR THIS MEETING ONLY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors of the Heart of Illinois... »

Dear RCBS members and Blues fans, The River City Blues Society continues “Bringin’ The Blues To You” with our Wednesday Blues series at the Dragon’s Dome in Pekin. This week we feature André Howard Band – André Howard is a veteran Chicago blues musician who often plays bass for Lonnie Brooks. André’s love of... »

NEWS RELEASE Date: February 24, 2009 Released by: Alma Brown, Communications Manager, 494-8554 Subject: TREE LIMB REMOVAL City crews have completed the second and final curbside pass north of War Memorial Drive. Debris from additional residential clean up will be removed by Waste Management crews when yard waste collection begins March 16th. It is estimated that... »

NEWS RELEASE Date: February 24, 2009 Released by: Alma Brown, Communications Manager, 494-8554 Subject: LANE CLOSURE – STERLING AVENUE Illinois American Water Company is repairing a damaged fire hydrant on Sterling. One southbound lane of Sterling, near Forrest Hill, will be closed for the remainder of the day today. »

MEDIA ADVISORY MEET MEMBERS OF THE RIVERMEN, ENJOY DINNER AND SUPPORT CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL OF ILLINOIS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (February 24, 2009) – It’s the perfect opportunity for Rivermen fans to meet their favorite players, enjoy a good meal, and support Children’s Hospital of Illinois. The inaugural Tip-A-Riv Prime Rib Dinner will be held at... »

Date: February 18, 2009 Released by: Alma Brown, Communications Manager, 494-8554 Subject: PAVEMENT REPAIRS – HICKORY GROVE ROAD On February 23, 2009, City crews will begin temporary pavement repairs on Hickory Grove Road from Knoxville, to several hundred feet west of Columbine. Motorists can expect a single lane of traffic permitted in one direction at times... »

(February 18, 2009) – If you enjoy a stack of warm buttermilk pancakes, and a chance to help children at the same time, the International House of Pancakes has a deal for you. IHOP will host its 4th Annual National Pancake Day on Tuesday, February 24th from 7 AM – 10 PM at both... »

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... »

Everyone can agree that we are facing daunting economic challenges and our economy is in a recession.  With each passing day, families across America are watching their bills pile up and their savings disappear. Compounding the problem, our nation’s infrastructure is in desperate need of improvements.  According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, only 42... »

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... »

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... »

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... »