The Peoria Woman - March 2008

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Judge Jerelyn Maher
Tenth Judicial Circuit of Illinois
A graduate of Bradley University and the Loyola School of Law, Judge Jerelyn Maher commenced practicing law in the Peoria area, becoming one of the first women in the area to concentrate in trial work. In 1995, she was appointed associate judge of the Tenth Judicial Circuit, and in 2001, she was appointed to fill a vacancy, becoming the first woman circuit judge of the Tenth Judicial Circuit. Currently, Judge Maher is the presiding judge in the Domestic Relations Court in Peoria County hearing divorce, domestic violence, adoption and mental health commitment cases. She is also very proud of her work in creating the Visitation Center for the Tenth Judicial Circuit. An active author and lecturer, Maher is currently the chair of the Family Violence Coordinating Council for the Tenth Judicial Circuit and was recognized for her work in preventing domestic violence with the Partners in Peace award in 2002.
Features
Publisher's Note
Wearing the Pants--or Pantsuit
Recent trends toward “business casual” have altered the work uniform dramatically—permitting a change to pantsuits, throwing out the pantyhose, letting the hair down.
The High-Heel Dilemma
Everyday Form vs. Fashionable Function
Although it seems unlikely that function could trump fashionable form, the unhealthy structure of heels is increasingly found wanting.
Food Can be Deadly
About 11 million Americans have food allergies, a much higher number than even a few years ago, and the numbers are rising.
Marilyn Oertley
OSF Saint Francis Center for Health
With a long resumé in the field of healthcare, Marilyn Oertley manages the Institute on Aging, Central Illinois Pain Center and Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Center at OSF Saint Francis Center for Health.
Career
Marketing--Should You Go It Alone?
- Michelle Lefebvre
Some readers may wonder if it’s more effective to do all their marketing themselves or to hire outside help.
Classic Filing Sharing
- Paulette Sibrel
Classical File Sharing (CFS) is the only way one can provide different network access for different users.
Staffing Agencies: More Progressive for Women
While the number of women executives is still very low for most industries, women in staffing companies are moving up at a more favorable rate.
Health
Using the Internet to Reach Your Doctor 24/7
Do you get frustrated playing “phone tag” when you’re trying to reach your doctor’s office to ask a simple health question?
Beauty with a Higher Purpose
- Allison Hoerr
What’s the one thing that women cannot live without? Whether or not we would like to admit it, the answer is MAKEUP!
Ask Debbie
Debbie Davison of Home Health Care Plus answers your questions about home health care.
Lifestyle
Sleep Disorders Common to Women
With jobs, husbands, children and social commitments all vying for our time, it’s hard to see sleep as one of the most important to-dos.
Senior Moments
There is no way to avoid so-called “normal aging.” Every day in the life of a senior, something new happens that has to be accepted as “normal.”
Finance
Controlling Investment Risks
- Monica Jagiella
Many people don’t like risk. Unfortunately, risk is unavoidable.
Homebuying Tips: A Financial Spring Cleaning
- Sandra Beneventi
Whether you are a first-time homebuyer or someone looking to move up or scale down, these helpful tips are for you.