With the possibility of severe winter weather beginning later today through
tomorrow, District 8 Commander Dean Kennedy would like to remind motorists
to drive safely by following these tips:

Some incorrect information was given in a story about the Goodwill grand re-opening this weekend in East Peoria.

The story stated that a job fair would take place Tuesday and on Feb. 10. This is not the case. The job fair already took place Feb. 2 and 3.

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that the Cedar Street Bridge in Peoria will have a 15 ton weight limit.

Passage to India will be Friday at Embassy Suites Hotel, 100 Conference Center Drive, East Peoria.  Hors d’oeurves will be served at 6 p.m. with dinner beginning at 7 p.m.  The evening will feature authentic, handmade, specialty Indian Cuisine, dances of India and an Indian Fashion Show featuring Easter Seals children.

The prospect of open-heart surgery did not frighten one East Peorian.

A combination of family support and her faith in God made 65-year-old Polly Baker confident she would recover well.

Productive lifestyles and productive careers are the two goals of the new mentoring program presented by Goodwill Industries of Central Illinois. GoodGuides™ is for volunteers to mentor at-risk youth in the area.