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. Tue, 21 May 2013 22:03:55 +0000 http://www.woodfordtimes.com/article/20130521/NEWS/130529913/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Tue, 21 May 2013 11:06:58 +0000 http://www.woodfordtimes.com/article/20130521/NEWS/130529913/1001/NEWS Dr. Teresa Riech, the Emergency Department Pediatric Medical Director at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center and Children’s Hospital of Illinois, has been named the recipient of the 2013 Ron W. Lee, MD Excellence in Pediatric Care community service award by Illinois Emergency Medical Services for Children.

The award recognizes an individual or organization dedicated to pediatric emergency care and childhood injury prevention initiatives.
]]> http://www.woodfordtimes.com/article/20130521/NEWS/130529920/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Tue, 21 May 2013 11:06:38 http://www.woodfordtimes.com/article/20130521/NEWS/130529920/1001/NEWS "If you’re a young photographer looking to make your mark in the state of Illinois, then get your cameras ready for the Cream of the Crop Photo Contest," said Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford.  
As part of the Ag Invest program, Rutherford is excited to announce the launch of the Cream of the Crop Photo Contest.  
He invites students across the state to submit their most innovative, scenic [...]]]> http://www.woodfordtimes.com/article/20130520/NEWS/130529980/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Mon, 20 May 2013 15:03:47 Nick Vlahos GateHouse Media Illinois http://www.woodfordtimes.com/article/20130520/NEWS/130529980/1001/NEWS EUREKA — Woodford County non-union employees might be receiving the same pay increases as their organized brethren.During its meeting Tuesday night, the County Board is expected to discuss the proposed hikes. They would apply to about half the county’s 50 or so employees, according to Treasurer Melissa Andrews.
In 2012, the county finalized a four-year contract with unionized employees. Many of [...]]]> http://www.woodfordtimes.com/article/20130519/NEWS/130519651/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Mon, 20 May 2013 11:27:25 Sean McGowan http://www.woodfordtimes.com/article/20130519/NEWS/130519651/1001/NEWS Two people suffered dehydration Sunday during Metamora Township High School's graduation.
Heath Gerkin, Emergency 116 ambulance services director, said both people are in stable condition. Two E 116 ambulances arrived at the scene at about 3:50 p.m.
Gerkin said one of the dehydrated persons fainted. The ambulance took one of the persons to OSF Saint Francis Medical Center. Gerkin said he did not know where they [...]]]> http://www.woodfordtimes.com/article/20130519/NEWS/130519653/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Sun, 19 May 2013 22:00:00 +0000 By Lauren Leone-Cross The State Journal-Register http://www.woodfordtimes.com/article/20130519/NEWS/130519653/1001/NEWS 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 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 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," [...]]]> 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.
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. [...]]]> 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
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.
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 [...]]]> 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 [...]]]>