The 5K Screaming Pumpkin Prediction Relay took place in Springdale Cemetery Friday night.
10/30/2009
Album ID: 877689
Photos by Erica Magda
Harrison Primary Grade Card Tops in Area
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Harrison Primary School recorded the biggest percentage-point jump in the 11-county area on their report card data. Principal Veralee Smith said that their interventions program, a comprehensive system of educational support targeted to each child may have been a key factor.
10/30/2009
Album ID: 877393
Photos by Fred Zwicky
Eureka Report Card Way Up
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Eureka High School junior Larae Zimmerman, 16, laughs as she successfully completes a ski jump during testing games in John Stromberger's Algebra/Trigonometry class. Eureka High School saw the biggest increase in their report card data for high schools in the region. Principal Richard Wherley says factors that may have helped is how they have embraced test preparation strategies, a careers class and efforts by the staff to help juniors refocus on their future.
10/30/2009
Album ID: 877391
Photos by Fred Zwicky
Library packing
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Packing up library material for renovation of Peoria Public Library main branch.
10/30/2009
Album ID: 877390
Photos by David Zalaznik
al-Marri sentenced
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10/29/2009
Album ID: 880579
Photos by Adam Gerik
Pekin Police Night Out Against Crime
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The Pekin police department held its annual event at the Dragon's Dome in Pekin Thursday night.
10/29/2009
Album ID: 876815
Photos by Erica Magda
Twin Teachers at Northmoor-Edison
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Fourth grade teacher Ryan Morrison shares a joke with his students during science class Wednesday afternoon. Morrison and his twin brother Shane Morrison, a third grade teacher, both work at Northmoor-Edison Primary School.
10/29/2009
Album ID: 876661
Photos by Leslie Renken
161 Years of Care: Bel-Wood Nursing Home
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After 161 years, Bel-Wood has been home to many generations of the area's elderly and infirm. Activity assistant Kathy Haggard, who has worked at Bel-Wood for 24 years, has had seven family members live at Bel-Wood and another 8 family members work there. "I've already told my family that this is where I want to go when the time comes," Haggard said. She gives resident Millie Cullen-Johnson a big hug during lunch Thursday. At right is Cullen-Johnson's husband John who drives to Bel-Wood every day from the couple's south Peoria home to be with his wife.
10/29/2009
Album ID: 876658
Photos by Leslie Renken
al-Marri court security
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Security for arrival of al-Marri at U.S. District Courthouse in Peoria Thursday.
10/29/2009
Album ID: 876561
Photos by David Zalaznik
Peoria Christian School soccer sendoff
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Peoria Christian School students give send-off to soccer team heading to state tournament.
10/29/2009
Album ID: 876537
Photos by David Zalaznik
Stars & Stripes lottery ticket
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Gov. Pat Quinn met with some local veterans to promote a new "Stars & Stripes" scratch-off ticket for the Illinois Lottery. All proceeds will be used for efforts to support veterans.
10/29/2009
Album ID: 876183
Photos by Terry Bibo
Silversun Pickups at Expo Gardens
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The Los Angeles-based band Silversun Pickups performs Wednesday night at Expo Gardens in Peoria.
10/29/2009
Album ID: 876133
Photos by Matt Dayhoff
Dream Center Renovations
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Eleven-year old Rairyon Criss holds his sneaker as he watches himself on the computer monitor while making a video clip with classmates in one of the Dream Center's renovated classrooms on Wednesday. The United Youth Center includes a lounge, library, kitchen, study rooms, pottery school, computer lab with Xbox and Wii.
10/28/2009
Album ID: 876054
Photos by Ron Johnson
Celtic Thunder
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Celtic Thunder, composed of five Celtic male soloists who perform both solo and ensemble numbers, perform Wednesday night in the Peoria Civic Center Theatre. Their live shows are known for the use of dramatic effects via lighting and choreography as well as a stage set resembling an ancient stone pathway suggestive of those referenced in Celtic lore.
10/28/2009
Album ID: 876049
Photos by Ron Johnson
Soup for the Shelter
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Toasted pumpkin seeds and parsley garnish a rich pumpkin soup created by Rhythm Kitchen owner Shelley Lenzini. The soup will be served along with soups from 11 other area restaurants during the YWCA's Soup for the Shelter fundraiser November 10.
