woodfordtimes.com http://www.woodfordtimes.com/section/NEWS woodfordtimes.com delivers up-to-the-minute news and information on the latest top stories, weather, entertainment, politics and more. Sat, 18 May 2013 16:18:07 +0000 Lane changes set Monday for I-74 http://www.woodfordtimes.com/article/20130517/NEWS/130519677/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Fri, 17 May 2013 17:51:50 http://www.woodfordtimes.com/article/20130517/NEWS/130519677/1001/NEWS Tri-County area added to disaster declaration http://www.woodfordtimes.com/article/20130517/NEWS/130519679/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Fri, 17 May 2013 17:38:48 +0000 http://www.woodfordtimes.com/article/20130517/NEWS/130519679/1001/NEWS Busey offers college scholarships http://www.woodfordtimes.com/article/20130516/NEWS/130519738/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Thu, 16 May 2013 9:49:20 +0000 http://www.woodfordtimes.com/article/20130516/NEWS/130519738/1001/NEWS Busey is accepting applications for the $1,000 Community Reinvestment Act Scholarship for low-to-moderate income students in Peoria and Tazewell Counties who are pursuing studies at a college or university. The scholarship must be used during the upcoming academic year and can cover tuition, fees, books and supplies.
 
"Education is one of the most important investments we can make in our community," [...]]]> ICC president receives award from NJCAA http://www.woodfordtimes.com/article/20130516/NEWS/130519741/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Thu, 16 May 2013 9:47:32 http://www.woodfordtimes.com/article/20130516/NEWS/130519741/1001/NEWS Dr. John Erwin, president of Illinois Central College, received the George E. Killian Award of Excellence from the National Junior College Athletic Association at the organization’s annual meeting in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, in April. The award is awarded to those dedicated to the NJCAA’s ideals of volunteerism, achievement, service, leadership, and excellence and is given annually by the NJCAA executive director and national office staff.
 East Peoria Carnival May 22-26 in Festival Building parking lot http://www.woodfordtimes.com/article/20130515/NEWS/130519776/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Wed, 15 May 2013 12:59:30 http://www.woodfordtimes.com/article/20130515/NEWS/130519776/1001/NEWS Sponsored by the FOLEPI Foundation with assistance from the Knights of Columbus Council 7580, proceeds from the carnival will be donated to the Nativity Display Association, which erects and maintains the Narrated Nativity display in the Festival of Lights.
Carnival hours are 5-9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 5-10 p.m. Friday, 1-10 p.m. Saturday and 1-5 p.m. [...]]]> Landslide Ride and Fundraiser June 1 at Festival Building http://www.woodfordtimes.com/article/20130515/NEWS/130519781/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Wed, 15 May 2013 12:02:37 http://www.woodfordtimes.com/article/20130515/NEWS/130519781/1001/NEWS Ousted Germantown Hills clerk attends board meeting http://www.woodfordtimes.com/article/20130515/NEWS/130519783/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Wed, 15 May 2013 11:02:39 +0000 Nick Vlahos GateHouse Media Illinois http://www.woodfordtimes.com/article/20130515/NEWS/130519783/1001/NEWS Two MTHS students recognized for artwork by ICC http://www.woodfordtimes.com/article/20130515/NEWS/130519784/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Wed, 15 May 2013 11:02:31 Sean McGowan http://www.woodfordtimes.com/article/20130515/NEWS/130519784/1001/NEWS Maurer lays out vision, mission for Metamora http://www.woodfordtimes.com/article/20130515/NEWS/130519785/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Wed, 15 May 2013 10:51:55 +0000 Sean McGowan http://www.woodfordtimes.com/article/20130515/NEWS/130519785/1001/NEWS Trade union apprenticeship cost-saving alternative for pavilion http://www.woodfordtimes.com/article/20130515/NEWS/130519786/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Wed, 15 May 2013 10:51:25 Sean McGowan http://www.woodfordtimes.com/article/20130515/NEWS/130519786/1001/NEWS Obituary: Alta Bruns, 72, Germantown Hills http://www.woodfordtimes.com/article/20130515/OBITUARIES/130519787/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Wed, 15 May 2013 10:48:08 http://www.woodfordtimes.com/article/20130515/OBITUARIES/130519787/1001/NEWS Dax Locke Foundation hosting Charles Tillman for fundraiser http://www.woodfordtimes.com/article/20130515/NEWS/130519791/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Wed, 15 May 2013 10:46:19 http://www.woodfordtimes.com/article/20130515/NEWS/130519791/1001/NEWS Tickets are on sale now for "Cheers for Dax," which will be from 7-11 p.m. June 8 at the Peoria Civic Center to benefit The Dax Locke Foundation.
The evening will include a craft beer and wine tasting event featuring Chicago Bears player Charles Tillman.
For $75 you get a night out, beer and wine samples, appetizers, live music, free parking and auctions and appearances by Tillman.
 Illinois Central College offers summer day camp for children http://www.woodfordtimes.com/article/20130515/NEWS/130519794/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Wed, 15 May 2013 10:08:20 http://www.woodfordtimes.com/article/20130515/NEWS/130519794/1001/NEWS Illinois Central College will offer its Summer Explorer Camp June 3-Aug. 9.  
The camp which will operate on the East Peoria Campus is for children ages 6-12 and will be staffed from 6:45 a.m.-5 p.m.
A variety of enrollment rates are available, ranging from daily to weekly to the entire summer. Also, discounts are available for more than one child from the same family.
Gas prices up slightly in state http://www.woodfordtimes.com/article/20130513/NEWS/130519906/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Mon, 13 May 2013 23:32:25 http://www.woodfordtimes.com/article/20130513/NEWS/130519906/1001/NEWS Average retail gasoline prices in Illinois have risen 2.9 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $4 per gallon Sunday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 4,378 gas outlets in Illinois. This compares with the national average that has increased 6.2 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.57 per gallon, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.

Including the change in gas prices in Illinois during the past week, prices yesterday were 9.2 cents per [...]]]> ICC offers summer day camp http://www.woodfordtimes.com/article/20130513/NEWS/130519904/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Mon, 13 May 2013 18:02:56 http://www.woodfordtimes.com/article/20130513/NEWS/130519904/1001/NEWS Illinois Central College will offer its Summer Explorer Camp June 3 through Aug. 9.

The camp which will operate on the East Peoria Campus is for children ages 6-12 and will be staffed from 6:45 a.m.-5 p.m.

A variety of enrollment rates are available, ranging from daily to weekly to the entire summer. Also, discounts are available for more than one child from the same family. Full weekly rate for a single child is $150, and the one-time supply and activity fee [...]]]> Marathon shutting down Bob Michel Bridge http://www.woodfordtimes.com/article/20130513/NEWS/130519908/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Mon, 13 May 2013 17:04:42 http://www.woodfordtimes.com/article/20130513/NEWS/130519908/1001/NEWS State bill backlog decreases for Canton http://www.woodfordtimes.com/article/20130512/NEWS/130519939/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Sun, 12 May 2013 22:26:49 By Chris Kaergard Peoria Journal Star http://www.woodfordtimes.com/article/20130512/NEWS/130519939/1001/NEWS Statehouse Insider: Two pension plans. Now what? http://www.woodfordtimes.com/article/20130511/NEWS/130519970/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Sat, 11 May 2013 22:00:00 +0000 By Doug Finke The State Journal-Register http://www.woodfordtimes.com/article/20130511/NEWS/130519970/1001/NEWS Shade-Lohmann Bridge closures scheduled http://www.woodfordtimes.com/article/20130510/NEWS/130519990/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Fri, 10 May 2013 16:15:06 http://www.woodfordtimes.com/article/20130510/NEWS/130519990/1001/NEWS Illinois National Guard celebrates 290th birthday http://www.woodfordtimes.com/article/20130510/NEWS/130519991/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Fri, 10 May 2013 16:10:04 http://www.woodfordtimes.com/article/20130510/NEWS/130519991/1001/NEWS