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Red Cross to install record number of smoke alarms this month
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- Published on Monday, 03 October 2016 15:11
- Written by PRNewswire
The American Red Cross and its partners plan to install a record number of smoke alarms –...
The Purple Bubble Fragrance Bar fits well in The Heights
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- Published on Friday, 30 September 2016 18:21
- Written by Paul Gordon
Most college students are busy enough with studies and other college-related things that they need nothing else in their lives. Then, there is Emily Russell.
A sophomore elementary education major at Bradley University, Russell, 20, recently opened her own business in Peoria Heights,...
Gen Xers losing sleep because of money concerns
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- Published on Wednesday, 28 September 2016 17:11
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Gen Xers are having trouble sleeping nights because of money worries, according to results of a new survey...
Oberhelman, other business leaders want more scientific research funding
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- Published on Friday, 30 September 2016 16:35
- Written by The Peorian
Caterpillar Inc. Chairman and CEO Doug Oberhelman joined more than three dozen other CEOs...
Free lunchtime shuttle to start Oct. 3 in downtown Peoria
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- Published on Monday, 26 September 2016 17:27
- Written by Paul Gordon
Several downtown Peoria organizations have joined up to sponsor a weekday shuttle service that will take in downtown restaurants, starting Oct. 3.
The service, which is free and will include two bus lines, will operate from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday...
Museum CEO Gappmayer leaving for new position
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- Published on Thursday, 29 September 2016 17:38
- Written by The Peorian
Sam Gappmayer, president and CEO of Peoria Riverfront Museum for just under three years, is leaving for a new position in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, effective Oct. 14, the museum announced Thursday.
Gappmayer will become director of the John Michael Kohler Arts Center,...
Vice President Joe Biden Endorses Congresswoman Cheri Bustos
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- Published on Wednesday, 21 September 2016 15:49
- Written by The Peorian
Red Barn Tree Shop opens a new season Oct. 1
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- Published on Thursday, 29 September 2016 15:41
- Written by Paul Gordon
For 22 years, Barb Roth and Carol Troyer have worked close together to bring Christmas to life in a way so unique to central Illinois that the name Red Barn is usually sufficient to conjure visions of sugar plums, Santa Claus and, of course, the Christ child.
Caterpillar to invest $1 Billion in Business, Education and Training across Africa
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- Published on Wednesday, 21 September 2016 15:13
- Written by Paul Gordon
Caterpillar Inc. Chairman and CEO Doug Oberhelman announced Wednesday that the company, its independent dealers and the Caterpillar Foundation will invest more than $1 billion in Africa over the next five years.
Oberhelman, who is currently taking...
