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A presidential photo feature

Mon Feb 15, 2010, 02:57 PM CST

On Feb. 7, The Peoria Historical Society presented, "Lincoln, In His Own Words" A Reader's Theater at the United Presbyterian Church with a special power point presentation by Charlie Brown, whom also gave a performance at the event.

The Singing Chef is coming

Mon Jan 25, 2010, 11:59 AM CST

The Singing Chef Andy Lo Russo is coming to Peoria. the chef is appearing at a fund raiser for PARC, 1913 W. Townline Road. The event begins with cocktails at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. Feb. 6. To purchase tickets — $75 per person or a table for $600 — go to www.parcway.org/goto/singingchef.

Puttin' on the ritz

By Jeanette Kendall

Wed Dec 02, 2009, 12:27 PM CST

Corrie Eller is the creative dynamo behind the programming at the Peoria Historical Society’s Pettengill-Morron House on Moss Avenue in Peoria.
On Nov. 18, Eller, wearing a blue satin period dress, talked about her involvement with the historic home and the upcoming Holiday Candlelight Tours there.
“When I was a kid, my parents brought me to Candlelight,” Eller, who is 32, said.

PHOTO ALBUM - Yule Like Peoria

By DeWayne Bartels

Mon Nov 30, 2009, 09:42 AM CST

This is an album of photos taken at Yule Like Peoria on Friday. For more photos see Wednesday's Peoria Times-Observer.

PHOTO ALBUM - Peoria's Santa Parade

By DeWayne Bartels

Mon Nov 30, 2009, 09:29 AM CST

These are some of the photos taken Friday at the Santa Parade. See more photos in Wednesday's Peoria Times-Observer

Adoption fundraiser scheduled

Thu Oct 22, 2009, 12:19 PM CDT

Christine and Jim Coventry are about to adopt two orphaned sisters from the Philippines and due to rocketing costs are hosting an adoption fundraiser to help defray airfare and other expenses getting our girls home.
The noon-8 p.m. fundraiser Friday and Saturday includes a Beijo bag showcase with select Bags 20-50 percent off.
The event is at Jim Coventry Photography, Lake Of The Woods Plaza.
For more info, call 678-4929

PHOTO FEATURE: Jim Maloof's 90th birthday

Tue Oct 20, 2009, 08:45 AM CDT

Former Peoria Mayor Jim Maloof's 90th birthday was celebrated last night at the Scottish Rite Cathedral. About 300 people came to the celebration, which included a half-hour performance by the Peoria Ballet. The event was a fundraiser for the Peoria Ballet.

Party planned for Jim Maloof

By DeWayne Bartels

Wed Sep 09, 2009, 07:54 AM CDT

On Oct. 18, Peoria icon Jim Maloof turns 90.
Zan Ransburg, a friend of Maloof’s for more than 20 years, wants to make sure his birthday is an unforgettable event. She is the event chair for Maloof’s birthday party, which will benefit the Peoria Ballet.
She said it will be quite an event, Oct. 19, at the Scottish Rite Cathedral, with a capacity of 800 people, and a half-hour performance by the Peoria Ballet.
“Of course, Jim is going to sing,” she said, laughing. “He will obviously take the microphone.”

PHOTO ALBUM - Red, White and Boom delivers

By DeWayne Bartels

Sun Jul 05, 2009, 01:49 PM CDT

Despite cool temperatures, clouds and the ever-present threat of rain Red, White and Boom went off explosively last night.

Peoria Relay for Life photo album

Mon Jun 29, 2009, 12:32 PM CDT

The Peoria Relay For Life for the American Cancer Society was held this past weekend at Northwoods Community Church.

WEB EXTRA - Memorial Day photo album

Mon May 25, 2009, 04:33 PM CDT

Today, Peoria observed Memorial Day.

WEB EXTRA - Richwoods Madigal Dinner - a photo album

By Divina Baratta

Thu Dec 18, 2008, 08:47 AM CST

The Richwoods High School Madrigal Dinner Dec. 13 was a grand affair.

At the Santa Parade

By DeWayne Bartels

Mon Dec 01, 2008, 12:07 PM CST

A photo album.

'Christmas Magic' unfolds downtown

By DeWayne Bartels

Mon Dec 01, 2008, 11:15 AM CST

On Friday, following the Santa Parade 'Christmas Magic,' a fundraiser for Family House unfolded at the Pere Marquette.

Heights Holiday Walk gets a real holiday feel

By DeWayne Bartels

Mon Dec 01, 2008, 10:45 AM CST

At 1 p.m. Sunday when the Peoria Heights Holiday Walk kicked off the event had an authentic holiday feel as snow fell furiously.

More Vets Day Parade photos from Peoria Heights

Mon Nov 10, 2008, 01:22 PM CST

More Vets Day Parade photos from Peoria Heights

Peoria Heights Veteran's Day Parade

By DeWayne Bartels

Mon Nov 10, 2008, 11:11 AM CST

Here is a photo feature of Saturday's parade.

PHOTO FEATURE - Bark In The Park

Thu Oct 16, 2008, 08:53 AM CDT

These are more photos that did not make into the pages of the Peoria Times-Observer.

Veteran's Day parade coming to Peoria Heights

By DeWayne Bartels

Mon Oct 27, 2008, 11:02 AM CDT

Kenneth Troyan, Veteran's Day parade chairman, for the Wayne A. Downing American Legion Post in Peoria Heights fought blustery winds this morning to put up a banner for a parade scheduled for Nov. 8 at 10 a.m.