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  CEFCU ANNOUNCES SENIOR MANAGEMENT PROMOTIONS     Peoria, IL – CEFCU announces that Alycia Hightower has assumed the role of Chief People Officer. Hightower has been an employee of CEFCU for 29 years and previously served as the Vice President of Human Resources. In Hightower’s new role, she oversees the Human Resources, Recruitment, Payroll, Employee Benefits, and Human Resource Information Systems departments, plus their initiatives. She also provides executive-level leadership and guidance for member experience strategy, organizational training, employee development programs, and CEFCU’s corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion program. Hightower is active in the community, as she is involved with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and is a board member with the Tri-County Urban League in Peoria. She has also earned the designations of SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) and Professional in Human Resources (PH...

  ICC NEWS: Illinois Central College Keeps Tuition Rates Flat For Third Straight Year EAST PEORIA, IL (03/18/2022) In a continuing effort to promote student success and alleviate financial burdens, Illinois Central College will maintain a flat in-district tuition rate for Academic Year 2022-2023 at $155 per credit hour. Out-of-district, out-of-state and international student tuition rates will also not increase. The unchanged tuition rate for semesters Fall 22, Spring 23, and Summer 23 was approved by the Illinois Central College Board of Trustees on Thursday, March 17. The flat rate is the third consecutive year in which ICC has not raised the per credit hour cost. "Keeping the tuition rate flat helps us remove more financials barriers for our students and keeps them moving their futures forward," said Illinois Central College President Dr. Sheila Quirk-Bailey. "ICC remains committed to providing students a high-quality, affordable education." Illinois Cent...

    Coach, Confront, & Discipline Employees in 2022       Thursday, April 28, 2022 8:30 am - 12:30 pm   NIU Center 1120 E. Diehl Road Room 167 Naperville, IL 60563   ...

  ICC NEWS: Illinois Central College signs Transfer Guarantee Agreement with Southern Illinois University Carbondale EAST PEORIA, IL (03/22/2022) Illinois Central College signed a new transfer admission guarantee agreement with Southern Illinois University Carbondale to participate in the Saluki Step Ahead Program on March 22 via a virtual signing ceremony. Following graduation with an associate degree from ICC, students can go on to complete their SIU bachelor's degrees online and at a lower cost in six academic programs: accounting, business administration, criminology and criminal justice, health care management, psychology and radiologic sciences. "We are pleased to partner with another excellent institution and work together with Southern Illinois University to provide a seamless transfer process that will benefit our students," said ICC President Dr. Sheila Quirk-Bailey. "We look forward to welcoming more graduates from Illinois Central College to the S...

  Paratransit vehicle grants available through IDOT   The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that applications are now being accepted for grants to provide public transportation providers with paratransit vehicles. Municipalities and local governments, as well as nonprofit agencies providing specialized transportation to seniors or individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.   “Public transportation is an essential service throughout the state in rural, suburban and urban communities,” said Illinois Transportation Secretary Omer Osman. “These grants – and the paratransit vehicles they provide – are an important part of our continued efforts to ensure everyone has safe, equitable access to the transportation they depend on.” The deadline to apply is May 2.   Through its Consolidat...

   GOODWILL TO HOLD MULTI-LOCATION HIRING EVENT  Peoria, IL – March 14, 2022 – Goodwill of Central Illinois will hold a multi-location hiring event on Saturday, March 26 from 8:00 am to 10:00 am.  The event will take place at Goodwill’s East Peoria store, located at 210 S. Main Street. Goodwill is hiring for positions in 2 Peoria locations, East Peoria, Washington, and Pekin. Positions available include assistant store manager, retail associates and team leads. Job seekers should be prepared for an interview.  For more information visit Goodwill’s website at www.goodwillpeo.org. ### CONTACT: Craig Armstrong 309-682-1113, ext. 2116 2319 East War Memorial Drive Peoria, IL 61614   www.goodwillpeo.org 

  OSF Occupational Health   Drug Testing Update  OSF Occupational Health is updating hours for walk-in drug testing. Walk-in drug testing will not be performed after 3 p.m. at any of our Peoria clinics. ​​​ For walk-in drug testing between 3 - 6 p.m., please visit an OSF OnCall Urgent Care location. See here for locations. Additionally, OSF Occupation Health continues to experience supply chain issues due to COVID. Drug tests will continue to be sent out until further notice. We will update you when this is a decreasing issue. Thank you for your business and understanding given current circumstances.

  Healthy Workplace Virtual Events  3 Part Series - Taking care of yourself, so you can take care of others Thursday, March 24  |  7:30 - 8:30 A.M. Mental Wellbeing  Speakers: Henry Martin Del Campo, M.D., Director of OSF Healthcare Management and Jenna Boyd, OSF Behavioral Health Navigator  This session will help you: •    Understand your own abilities •    Review coping strategies and identify resources •    Identify activities that reduce burnout •    Create habits that can promote resiliency and wellbeing •    Create a plan to promote positive changes in your life Thursday, April 28  |  7:30 - 8:30 A.M. OSF OnCall Virtual Urgent Care  Speakers: Kate Barth, VP of On Demand Services and Brandi Clark, VP of OSF OnCall Digital Care Topics covered during this session: • ...

 March 8th marks International Women's Day and the Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce would like to recognize our current President, Baylee Gambetti, for her outstanding achievements and community commitment. Baylee Gambetti is currently a broker of RE/MAX Traders, Unlimited Ladendorf and Gambetti. However, she may be better known as "Pekin's Biggest Cheerleader".     Baylee serves on (or as)  the Pekin Area Association of Realtors Board of Directors, Tazewell County Children's Advocacy Board, Pekin YWCA Board of Directors, Pekin Union Mission Trustee, Strategic Planning Commision Task Force Pekin YWCA, and the Strategic Planning Commision with the Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce. She is a past President Pekin Main Street Board of Directors and past President of Pekin Kiwanis Club (current member). Baylee served as the 2020 Pekin Marigold Festival Chairperson and has been selected as the 2022 chairperson as well. She has been recognized by Peoria Area Women in Leader...

      ICC College for Kids Summer Program Registration Now Open   Keep your children learning and experiencing new adventures this summer at Illinois Central College by piquing their interests with the summer enrichment program College for Kids. Registration is now open for the two summer sessions and space is limited. Virtual STEAM camps are also available.   College for Kids features fun and educational courses for students entering grades 4-12. Classes are designed to stimulate creativity, promote curiosity, and encourage engagement. A variety of courses are offered to fit children's interests including cooking, computer design and programming, balloon artistry, public speaking, leadership skills, chess, drawing, health careers, and more.   The June session runs from June 13-30, and the July session from July 11-28. Registration deadlines are June 1 and July 1, respectively.   All courses will be held at the ICC Peoria Campus, ...

  Tazewell County Begins Broadband Internet Initiative  The Tazewell County Broadband Planning Committee plans to stimulate county economy through strategic broadband investments.  Pekin, IL- The Tazewell Broadband Planning Committee is promoting an important survey. Together, they are working to stimulate Tazewell County’s economy through strategic broadband investments, mapping, and planning. Answers to this survey will help identify areas where broadband Internet access is unreliable or unavailable and what the people of Tazewell County need broadband to do for them on a daily basis. These results will help our committee and County leaders determine the areas that need additional support in providing citizens with the broadband capacity needed to grow our economy, both locally and statewide. The survey will take about 5-10 minutes to complete. You can access the survey at connecttazewell.com   ### Contact:  Kathie Brown Director of Rural Outreach and D...

  Center for Prevention of Abuse Awarded $50,000 Grant From Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois Funding focuses on interpersonal violence prevention education for tri-county students Peoria, Ill. – Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois has awarded the Center for Prevention of Abuse (CFPA) with a Community Partner Grant of $50,000 for Violence Prevention Education services. The grant will help fund three Prevention Education programs including relationship abuse, sexual abuse, and bullying. The programs educate pre-kindergarten through high school students, as well as teachers and families about building healthy relationships, recognizing sexual abuse, bullying, and social and emotional management.   “We deeply appreciate receiving this $50,000 grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois for our Prevention Education programming,” said Carol Merna, Chief Executive Officer at the Center for Prevention of Abuse. “Prevention education is one of the most impor...