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News
The Heartland Partnership will announce its capital campaign EXCELerate: Communities. Economies. People. at 4:00pm today at the Gateway Building on the Peoria Riverfront. The campaign is a five-year program based on economic development, business climate and productivity, regional branding, community vibrancy, and investor relations and accountability.
On June 19th, Citylink will join with public transportation systems across the country to participate in the third annual national "Dump the Pump Day" by encouraging citizens to ride public transportation to save money, conserve gasoline and help reduce greenhouse gases. That same day, CityLink will host a public information session at the Transit Center, 407 SW Adams in downtown Peoria from 4pm to 6pm.
Caterpillar Inc. announced plans to begin demolition of its non-operational foundry located on Route 24 in Mapleton, Ill. Caterpillar intends to sell the land to the Heart of Illinois Regional Port District (TransPORT) for $1 after the demolition. The company will maintain an environmental approach throughout the project by transferring an approximate 17,000 tons of structural steel from the old foundry to the existing foundry for the manufacturing of engine components. Other metals will be salvaged for recycling and the concrete will be crushed and reused in the new development.
The 2008 Caterpillar Inc. annual stockholder meeting will be held today at 1:30pm in the Northern Trust Building in Chicago.
Janice and Peter Wong opened Perpetual Jewel with a ribbon cutting on June 9th at the Holiday Inn City Centre in downtown Peoria. Mayor Jim Ardis and Jim McConoughey, CEO of the Heartland Partnership, were present for the ceremony. Perpetual Jewel is an upscale jewelry and gift destination shop with collections from Europe, Eurasia, China and Hong Kong.
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Kudos
The Alzheimer's Association will hold a VIP ribbon cutting, luncheon and presentation today to dedicate the Lee L. Morgan Tribute & Education Center, made possible by a generous gift of $750,000 by former Caterpillar CEO Lee L. Morgan. The center is a large banquet-style hall for use in professional programs and fundraisers and by education programs and support groups. Harry Johns, president and CEO of the national Alzheimer's Association, will dedicate the center and announce an additional gift of $240,000 to be presented to local doctor and Alzheimer's researcher Ken-ichiro Fukuchi, MD, PhD to continue his groundbreaking work on an Alzheimer's vaccine.
Hoerr Nursery has been selected to be featured on the cover of Today's Garden Center magazine for July 2008. The magazine is a nationwide trade publication focused on business solutions for retail garden centers, with circulation of 20,000. The cover photo will feature key management people on the front line and behind the scenes for the Garden Center at Hoerr Nursery.
Reader Comments
In response to the Publisher's Note entitled "Rising Fuel Costs Will Force Change" in the June issue of IBI, the following comment was made:
The article is alarming even to consumers who were aware of the relationship of fuel/energy costs and way of life. Peoria is not just physically changing, but what I consider to be a rich fountain of ideas and potential. Like any mid-size city though, you're correct in that we have a loophole in transportation. Large cities create it out of necessity (space, traffic, and business) and small cities do not demand the resources to justify public transportation. It is my suggestion that Peoria would benefit from a network of community riders who may also appoint people to spread the message and promote the idea of public transportation. Until the idea of riding a bus seems acceptable image wise, it would probably not be a wise to quickly or haphazardly invest millions into the infrastructure project. Also, CityLink should perhaps target Bradley University and Illinois Central College Students as a more realistic makeover about "who's riding." Just an idea. Great to hear discussion on the issue and the solution will absolutely be comprehensive from business to personal lifestyle choices.
June 10, 2008 - 9:53pm — Amber Huett
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Events
Saturday, June 14 @ Pekin Boat Club, Pekin
The Tazewell Animal Protective Society will hold one of its largest fundraising events "Rockin' for TAPS" from 4 to 11pm. A Rockin' Dog contest will be held at 4pm where dogs dressed like their favorite rocker will compete. Bands Phat Noiz and Loose Shoes will perform, and food and drinks will be available for sale. Call 370-2016 or email rockintaps@insightbb.com for more information.
Saturday, June 14 @ Constitution Gardens, Peoria Riverfront
The City of Peoria's Flag Day celebration and annual "Pause for the Pledge of Allegiance" starts at 5:30pm. Councilman Eric Turner will lead the pledge at 6pm. Lee Wenger will lead the singing of God Bless America and the National Anthem, and Mayor Jim Ardis will present Old Glory, I am One of the Immortals.
Saturday, June 14 @ Festival Park, Peoria
The 2008 Steamboat Classic begins at 7am with the race. Entertainment and refreshments follow from 7:30 to 9am, with the Awards and Hall of Fame Ceremony at 9am.
Saturdays, June 14 & 21 @ Green View Nursery, Dunlap
Learn all about perennials at the Perennials on Parade from 10am to noon. Sit in on an informative perennial seminar or shop Green View's selection of perennials and care products. Seminars are free. Call 243-7761 to reserve seating.
Sunday, June 15 @ Peoria Zoo
Celebrate Father's Day at the zoo from 10am to 5pm. Free admission for all dads who are accompanied by a paying child. Make enrichment treats for the animal dads at 1:30pm. For more information, call 686-3365.
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