The Peoria Woman - March 2006

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An Interview with Rita Ali
Leading the Way in Diversity Education at ICC

Rita Ali of Illinois Central College speaks with The Peoria Woman about how diversity is broader than just black and white, how it affects students, and why she thinks Peoria has some serious issues to address with regard to it.

Features
Publisher's Note
Where Everybody Knows Your Name
I’m afraid there’s a serious threat to my little world. The comforts and conveniences of living in a smaller Midwestern community are being threatened by the “big boxes” of the world.
Lead Story
Tips for Tax Season
It’s tax time again. And while most women would rank doing their taxes right up there with a root canal, becoming more knowledgeable about the process can make it more bearable—and less expensive.
Peoria Profile
Cindy Perkins: Harbor Light Hospice
Death isn’t something people like to discuss, but for Cindy Perkins, a community/professional liaison at Harbor Light Hospice, it’s a subject with which she’s very familiar.
Columns
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50: Your Magic Number for Cancer Prevention
As more Baby Boomers reach the big 5-0, they discover it's the perfect age to reflect on how far they’ve come and the possibilities of tomorrow. But turning 50 also means it’s time to protect yourself from colorectal cancer. It’s one cancer you can prevent.