Peoria
Ballet's Nutcracker offers
exciting changes to holiday tradition
by
Rachel Allen
For
the first time ever, live music will accompany the Peoria
Ballet’s performance of the Nutcracker, thanks to musicians
from the Peoria Symphony Orchestra, who will be conducted
by David Commanday. The Peoria Ballet will present the Nutcracker
on Saturday, December 14 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, December
15 at 2:00 p.m. at the Peoria Civic Center Theatre. ...
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A
Time for Giving
By
Monica Niess
While
most of us get to enjoy the warmth of the Holidays around
our loved ones, imagine if we had to spend the Holidays
alone. Imagine if there were no presents, no warm meal or
even a warm coat to wear outside. The truth is this is a
reality to many people living in the Peoria community
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West
Peoria’s Heading Avenue
home to many service agencies
By
Monica Neiss
Nestled
at the end of West Heading Avenue lies West Peoria’s largest
secret. This little known street remains home to several
agencies including Crittenton Centers, Franciscan Recreation
Complex and Guardian Angel Home. The thriving force of West
Peoria, these services include everything from a crisis
nursery to garage sales. ... more
Planned
Parenthood hosts women’s softball
By
D'Arcy Rapp
Planned
Parenthood Heart of Illinois has long been an organization
that has helped teenagers, especially young women, cope
with many difficult decisions. In the interest of helping
young people make positive choices, Planned Parenthood has
decided to host the First Choice 2002 Girls 18 and Under
Fast Pitch Softball Tournament this summer. ... more
Gasoline
taxes explained
By
Debbie Adlof
Does
your blood pressure tend to go up with each and every increase
in the price of gasoline? The natural inclination is to
assume that something’s wrong, that perhaps the gas stations
have banded together in some sort of conspiracy against
us in an effort to empty our pockets. Indeed, something
IS wrong. But the gas station owners are NOT getting rich.
In fact, at times, they charge us less than what they paid
for it. Incredible? You bet. You want an explanation? Well,
put on your thinking caps, because this gets complicated!
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McDonald's
on Western Ave.