Big list of events Oct 23, 2009
Peoria Sports Complex, 16101 N. 83rd Ave, Peoria, AZ 85382 ... Arizona Broadway Theatre, 7701 W. Paradise Lane, Peoria ... Park West, 9744 W. Northern Ave., Peoria. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
AFL a showcase for rising star Heyward Oct 20, 2009
Each of these players is playing for the Peoria Seguaros. Below is a description of the other six prospects who are playing with Heyward in Arizona. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Peoria football improves to 4-2 after win over Agua Fria Oct 17, 2009
Peoria Times: Sports ... The Agua Fria Owls came off a big win over Sunrise Mountain last week, but the Peoria Panthers crushed their momentum with a 49-0 shutout last Friday night ... On Peoria's first possession of the game quarterback Caleb Gillispie connected with Javonte Fluellen on a 21-yard touchdown to take the early lead. (Peoria Times, AZ)
Lady Buffs Travel For More LSC Action Oct 16, 2009
Middle Blocker, Peoria, Ariz. sat out against Southwestern Oklahoma, but came back strong against Central Oklahoma, leading the team in kills with 12 in 16 attempts for a. (Gobuffsgo.com)
Spending by SRP leaders on travel, dinners spurs concern Oct 15, 2009
District 1 (Peoria): Larry Rovey. District 2 (Avondale): Paul Rovey. (AZCentral -- News)
Salukis remain ranked in USTFCCCA Polls Oct 13, 2009
The Salukis will be back in action this weekened as the women compete in the Bradley Classic in Peoria, Ill. on Friday and the men will travel to Pre-Nationals in Terra Haute, Ind. (Siusalukis.com)
2 Valley mayors to attend forum in China Oct 12, 2009
Peoria Mayor Bob Barrett and Chandler Mayor Boyd Dunn will represent Arizona at an international economic forum in China this week, with Barrett giving a speech on behalf of U.S. mayors ... Barrett's trip comes at a vital time as Peoria continues efforts to attract large-scale commercial development along Loop 303, what city officials have said is the West Valley city's last best chance at economic development ... "Anything we can do to boost the Valley's economy, the ripple effect will go... (AZCentral -- Business)
Lady Buffs Defeat UCO for 50th-Consecutive LSC Victory Oct 11, 2009
Harper and Johnson lead the offensive strike against the Bronchos. CANYON, Texas - The #6-ranked West Texas A Buffs earned their 50th-consecutive Lone Star Conference victory today as they swept Central Oklahoma with scores of 25-19, 25-10, and 25-13. (Gobuffsgo.com)
Hundreds attend memorial for man killed leaving party Sep 26, 2009
Another memorial service for Junaid will be today at 1 p.m. at Mountain View Church of God, 8409 W. Jefferson St., Peoria ... Junaid was shot outside a party near 91st Drive and Cholla Street in Peoria early Sunday. (AZCentral -- News)
Lady Buffs Sweep Angelo State for Second Conference Victory Sep 25, 2009
Prinsen, Johnson lead WT offense in kills. CANYON, Texas The #7-ranked West Texas A&M Lady Buffs faced their second Lone Star Conference opponent, Angelo State, and despite struggles, were able to sweep the Rambelles with set scores of 25-20, 25-17, and 25-17. (Gobuffsgo.com)
Lady Buffs Travel for Second Week of LSC Action Sep 25, 2009
Middle Blocker, Peoria, Ariz. dominates the Lady Buff middle when she is on the court. (Gobuffsgo.com)
ISU group who joined for archaeological dig in 1969 reunites Sep 21, 2009
Sofia Boosterom, left, of Taft, Texas, comforts Judy Jelks, center, of Normal, while wiping tears of joy away while Chili Fung, center, of Yorba Linda, California, Pat Dopp, right center, of Springfield, Missouri, and Jerry Hunt, right, of Peoria, chat during the Ft. Leaton 40th Year Reunion at the Jelks' home in Normal Saturday afternoon, September 19, 2009 ... Jerome Hunt, Peoria Heights. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
The National Weather Service has issued an alert Sep 21, 2009
Click here for full text of the alert. TODAY'S HEADLINES SPECIAL SECTION ONLINE EXTRAS FRONT PAGE PDF. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Noftsger Hill Inn was a school in Globe. Sep 18, 2009
Peoria Arizona Historical Society Museum, formerly Old Peoria Central School, built in 1906. 10304 N. 83rd Ave., 623-487-8030. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Hockey makes return to Fresno Sep 17, 2009
Other Western Division teams are Valencia, Long Beach, and Phoenix and the Redhawks from Chandler and Peoria, Ariz. Monsters coaches aren't shy about pumping the talent they're putting on the ice. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Volleyball Opens Defense Of C-USA Crown... Sep 17, 2009
UTEP, meanwhile, enters Thursday's C-USA opener 7-3 in 2009 and looking to build on the momentum of a 2-1 performance last weekend at the Bradley Invitational in Peoria, Ill. The Miners dropped a five-set match to Montana State, but sandwiched the defeat between three-set victories over host Bradley and Coppin State. (Tulanegreenwave.com)
Afghanistan's war zone offers many diverse opportunities Sep 15, 2009
There are a lot of good people, but they need a direction, said Khosti, who has lived in Peoria and teaches human resources, ethics and leadership classes at. Like most Afghan natives, Khosti has lived in and out the country since he was a child in Kabul. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Illini Travel to Spiked Shoe Invite and Bradley Open Sep 10, 2009
for the Harry Groves Spiked Shoe Invitational on September 11 at 4:30 p.m. CT. The other half of the squad also competes on Friday at the Bradley Open in Peoria, Ill ... The Bradley Open is also on Friday in Peoria where 11 Orange and Blue harriers are set to race ... Aufmann, Bennett, Brusa, Seiler, Stack and Sullivan make their season debuts in Peoria. (Fightingillini.com)
Men's Soccer Travels to Birmingham for "Soccer For A Cure" Classic Sep 10, 2009
Memphis is coming off of a solid opening weekend after picking up a draw against Bradley on Fox Soccer Channel on Friday and upending Western Illinois, 2-0, on Sunday to finish second in the Busey Bank Classic in Peoria, Ill. The Tigers were down 1-0 with four minutes remaining on Friday but used a goal from in the 86th minute to silence the crowd and force the game into overtime. (Gotigersgo.com)
Women's Basketball Releases 2009-10... Sep 9, 2009
The team then hits the road again for a game against Bradley in Peoria, Ill. on Tuesday, Dec. 8. (Mutigers.com)
Staying healthy on the road Sep 4, 2009
Even if you are just traveling to Peoria, easy preventive measures are important to practice while away from home. Here are more tips for keeping you sneeze free. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Two more photo shows are set to open Friday Aug 30, 2009
The NEA head suggested as much when he said, "I don't know if there's a theater in Peoria, but I would bet that it's not as good as Steppenwolf or the Goodman." ... Nor have I seen a play in Peoria, though I'm sure they have at least one company ... People in Peoria, Anchorage and Scammon Bay. (Anchorage Daily News)
Martinez shoots for junior Olympics (12) Aug 29, 2009
This past spring, he joined up with the Arizona Big Dawgs, a USSSA team out of Peoria. When I played on the Tucson team, we d play them, Seth said. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Centennial returns from Nevada with more than a win Aug 29, 2009
Peoria Times: Sports ... He told me I was in a good spot with such a good area, but after I got off the phone, I thought to myself, wait a minute, I am in between Peoria, Cactus and Ironwood and I think I am in a horrible spot. (Peoria Times, AZ)
NIACC roundup Aug 29, 2009
Saturday August 29, 2009. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Feds advise businesses to brace for heightened H1N1 flu outbreak Aug 29, 2009
in Peoria, said her company has a less comprehensive plan. We have a program to determine backup plans to perform jobs, she said. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Wells steps in for Harang vs. Brewers Aug 26, 2009
Alonso, Heisey among six Cincinnati players in Peoria. Cincinnati (53-71) at Milwaukee (61-64), 8:05 p.m. ET. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
Women's Soccer Earns 1-0 Season-Opening Win Over Miami Aug 22, 2009
Louisville jumped to the early 1-0 lead as Boling, a Louisville native, scored from 15 yards away on a cross from Holtz, a freshman from Peoria, Ill. in the 19th minute of action. (Uoflsports.com)
SPORTS ALERT: Texas Stars reveal inaugural season schedule Aug 15, 2009
Aside from Houston and San Antonio, Texas will also play four other division rivals; the Chicago Wolves, Peoria Rivermen, Rockford Ice Hogs and the Milwaukee Admirals ... Texas will meet Peoria and Rockford eight times apiece. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
CURRENT ISSUE Aug 13, 2009
We booked the cheapest Labor Day weekend packages from Peoria to Vegas from Allegiant's "Expedia with wings" and the actual Expedia. Here's how they stack up. (FastCompany)
Former Saluki Pitcher Adams Finds Major Highlights in Minor Leagues Aug 6, 2009
Currently a member of the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, the Brewers' Midwest League (Single-A) affiliate, Adams received his first opportunity when he discovered he would have the chance to play at Milwaukee's Miller Park as part of the "Border Battle" with the Peoria Chiefs, the Chicago Cubs' affiliate. "That was the experience of a lifetime. It is what we're aiming for is to go there and pitch every game," stated Adams. (Siusalukis.com)
Florida State Men's Tennis Summer Update Aug 5, 2009
In the main draw at an event in Peoria, Ill. he defeated No.1 seed Tigran Martiosyan 7-5 2-6 6-2 to advance to the quarterfinal before losing to Roy Kalmanovich. (Seminoles.com)
Funnel cloud reported in Klamath County ThursdayNational Weather Service: Funnel cloud did not reach the ground Aug 1, 2009
pril wrote on Jul 31, 2009 10:37 PM:" Anon, you haven't been paying attention. They've been seen in a few places. Tillamook, Lane County, Depoe Bay, Peoria and Keizer have all had them. Not all recently, but over the last 20 years. I saw a fairly huge waterspout off Simpson Reef when I lived in Coos Bay, too. Pretty cool stuff. ". yep wrote on Jul 31, 2009 9:32 PM:" Remember back in the early 90's where half of merrill was tore up. ". (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
• Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood says safe travel is top goal Jul 26, 2009
LaHood was born and raised in Peoria, Ill ... He was not a very good student, he said, not even when he went to first a junior college and then Bradley University in Peoria. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Giannoulias to make Senate bid official Jul 22, 2009
On Monday, the Democrat will travel to Carbondale and the Metro East area before heading to Rockford, the Quad Cities and Peoria on Tuesday. The first-term state treasurer wants the seat Sen. (Crain's Chicago Business)
CHAT TRANSCRIPT: James Healey answers your questions Jul 18, 2009
Peoria, AZ: I checked the Audi website and it appears the MMI only comes in the Q5 Prestige. Premium and Premium Plus models don't even show it as an option and seem relatively luxurious and well-optioned. (USA Today -- Money)
IHSA releases 2009 prep football schedules Jul 14, 2009
The Tigers and second-year coach Dave Moore will start the season on the road at Rockridge, and will follow up with another road contest on Sept. 4 against Peoria Manual at Peoria Stadium. The Tigers; first home game will be Sept. 11, as they welcome schedule newcomer Peoria Notre Dame, who takes over for last year;s week three opponent, Streator. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Obituaries for Monday, July 13, 2009 Jul 13, 2009
Joyce (Ed) Harney of Iowa City, Jean (Pat) Harney of Iowa City, Colleen (John) Reynolds of Peoria, Ariz. and Marlene (Steve) Otte of North English, Iowa; three brothers, Ron O Neil (Jackie) of Solon, Iowa, Terry (Glenda) O Neil of West Branch, Iowa, and Denny (Monica) O Neil of Iowa City; and many nieces and nephews. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Foreclosures, liens continue to hit high-profile resorts, hotels Jul 5, 2009
Joining them: Scottsdale's Xona Resort, formerly Resort Suites; the Crowne Plaza on Peoria Avenue in north Phoenix; the Embassy Suites Phoenix on 44th Street and the Carefree Resort s.. All remain open and say it's business as usual. (AZCentral -- Business)
YMCA Elite basketball teams keep on winning Jun 27, 2009
Having an Elite team is just one facet the Glendale/Peoria YMCA is proud to sponsor because it has a penchant for winning. There are three teams, including 10-, 12- and 13-year-olds, Peoria's Taylor Lilly works with Tony Jackson and the youngest team ... This is one of the top teams in the West Valley and we have players from Phoenix, Peoria, Glendale, and a couple take a good amount of travel time to get here. (Glendale Star, AZ)
Gumbo serves up new CD Jun 26, 2009
Gumbo s new CD will be available at their show at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 4, at River Bend Resort, 23650 Peoria Road, Harrisburg ... CD release show at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 4, at River Bend Resort, 23650 Peoria Road, Harrisburg. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Lopez set to return from bereavement list Jun 25, 2009
Tidbits Right-handed reliever Shawn Kelley will have a bullpen session prior to Thursday's game and if all goes well, he'll be sent to Peoria to continue his recovery from a strained left oblique. He is scheduled to pitch on Saturday and Monday and then be re-assigned to Triple-A Tacoma for a couple of outings. (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
AG slams Legislature on budget cuts Jun 16, 2009
Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard went right to the heart of the matter Wednesday as he addressed a packed crowd during the monthly Peoria Chamber of Commerce Membership Luncheon. He apologized if he looked sleepy, and explained he had been interviewed by CNN at around 3:30 that morning about border security and money passing to cartels in Mexico. (Peoria Times, AZ)
Father's Day Jun 16, 2009
9712 W. Northern Ave., Peoria. 623-772-9463. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Rainy Night in Georgia Creates Shakeup Jun 6, 2009
PEORIA 4, BELOIT 1 (CLASS-A). At Peoria, the Chiefs (28-23) collected 11 hits in the victory Thursday. (Chicago Cubs, TheInsiders.com)
More time needed in Wells’ case Jun 2, 2009
On May 22, a court document was filed in the U.S. District Court in Peoria stating both parties agreed to the joint motion to extend discovery from the previously set Aug. 3 to Sept. 15. The motion also requests the deadline for the completion of witness depositions be rescheduled until later in the fall. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Kathleen Martha Saunders May 28, 2009
Survivors include her mother, Elfi; sister Margie; niece Shawna Davis and her family of Peoria, Ariz. nephew Scott Ascough of Scottsdale, Ariz. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Lighter loads for Buena, Bisbee May 22, 2009
Auditing that Aug. 28 game, as well as an Oct. 23 game at home against unaffiliated Peoria Accelerated High School, the Pumas will have just eight counting games ... Tombstone s other non-region game is Oct. 16 against unaffiliated Peoria Accelerated. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Resorts offer hot deals to fill up for summer May 21, 2009
Meghan and Brandon Southall of Peoria take life easy in the pool as they celebrate their second wedding anniversary at the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass on Tuesday. The resort has an $89 sale that expires Friday. (AZCentral -- Business)
Airport eyeing upscale market May 19, 2009
Peoria's Pleasant Valley Airport wants to tap upscale market ... Peoria's Pleasant Valley Airport wants to tap upscale market ... Million-dollar houseboats floating on Peoria's Lake Pleasant are a sign that wealth still lingers in the far Northwest Valley. (AZCentral -- Business)
Plant to grind rough fish into something useful May 15, 2009
PEORIA (AP) For a place that grinds river fish into a fine, brown powder, Heartland Processing LLC doesn t smell as bad as one might expect; more like bran flakes than blood and guts. This nondescript metal building at the end of a long, country road soon will begin to transform the Asian carp, known for destroying the Illinois River s native-fish ecosystem and causing havoc among boaters, into two valuable commodities. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Rowland-Smith throws simulated game May 13, 2009
" Rowland-Smith has been recovering from triceps tendinitis for more than a month. He broke camp as the fifth starter and pitched against the Athletics in Oakland on April 10, going 3 1/3 innings. He has been sidelined ever since. The game plan is for the lefty to throw a bullpen session on Thursday and then begin a short rehab stint at extended spring training in Peoria, Ariz. He would then travel to Triple-A Tacoma for perhaps two starts before returning to the Mariners. "It could change, but... (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
Century 21 council presents excellence honors May 12, 2009
PEORIA The Century 21 Central Illinois Brokers Council recently held its 2008 Awards Celebration at the Embassy Suites Hotel in East Peoria, according to a press release ... The council includes Century 21 offices in Peoria, Galesburg, Rockford, Bloomington, Decatur, Champaign and Mattoon. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
STIMULUS WATCH: Jobs, But Not Where Needed Most May 12, 2009
7 million, and Peoria, which should receive at least $10. 6 million. (Click2Houston, TX)
Hundreds protest Rove's central Ill. visit May 12, 2009
Democratic Peoria County board member Mike Phelan called the Fox News commentator's appearance "a big step backwards.". Rove was an adviser to President George W. Bush. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
UNI falls to Bradley May 9, 2009
The University of Northern Iowa softball team s first trip to the Missouri Valley Conference tournament in seven years didn t last long. sixth-seeded Bradley jumped out to an early lead and eliminated the Panthers in Thursday evening s quarterfinals, 4-2. Playing on their home field, the Braves (23-26) scored all four runs in the first three innings. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Past Master: Stephen Sondheim May 9, 2009
At the same time, globalization has boosted the McMusical: crowd-pleasing, corporate-franchised extravaganzas like The Lion King, which play seamlessly from Peking to Peoria. Sondheim, with his precise relationship with the English language, doesn't travel so well, with the exception of West Side Story and Sweeney Todd. (Time.com)
Family honored for courage in face of disease May 9, 2009
Joy Meachum of Peoria, Doug Scherer s case worker, sees about 50 patients. She said the association is seeking legislation to give special benefits to caregivers such as Viki Scherer, who had to give up employment in order to care for Doug. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Mother's Day dining May 8, 2009
Mother's Day Brunch, 9712 W. Northern Ave., Peoria. $29. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Juco transfers adjust to UNI, D-I softball May 8, 2009
They're part of a UNI team that will be making its first postseason appearance in seven years at 6:30 tonight in Peoria, Ill. in the Missouri Valley Conference tournament. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Dude, Where's My Lineup? May 6, 2009
PEORIA 7, LANSING 6 (CLASS-A). At Lansing, Mich. (Chicago Cubs, TheInsiders.com)
Panthers eager for first postseason May 6, 2009
After securing the No. 3 seed for the MVC's postseason tournament with a 2-1, 9-1 sweep of Drake Saturday, UNI (34-21 overall, 15-11 MVC) has a first-round bye in the battle for an NCAA Tournament berth that commences Thursday in Peoria, Ill. The Panthers play the winner of the Missouri State-Bradley game at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in the single-elimination showdown. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Tune into musicals during OLLI class May 6, 2009
Mounts was stage-struck as a preschooler when he attended a grammar school play in Peoria, Ill ... Mounts double-majored in English and Speech/Theater at Bradley University in Peoria and earned a master s degree in theater at the University of Illinois. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Drake edges UNI in finale, 2-1 May 5, 2009
At Bradley University, Peoria ... Seeded third, UNI will meet the winner of the Missouri State-Bradley game Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at Peoria, Ill. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Charities keep cash for themselves May 3, 2009
The Web sites for the St. Louis charities, however, don't say that the supplies went to the 12 charities in Phoenix, Glendale, Peoria, Scottsdale, Carmel (Calif. and London. (AZCentral)
