Whiskey City Architectural Salvage has been working lately towards a special cause, and that's to make sure that the kids at the Peoria Children's Home have the warmest holiday season. The team at Whiskey City has been working like Santa's Elves to create a Christmas that the kids at the Peoria Children's Home will never forget.
Ben is a 2 year-old boy born in East Moline after his family moved to the States from Berma. Ben has Down Syndrome and several other conditions that require him to have a tracheotomy and a G-Tube for feeding.
Saturday at Monarch Music Hall, South Side Mission partnered with David Vaughan Investments to host the first corporate ping-pong tournament here in Peoria. Many people from different businesses and groups in Peoria came to play and win a very nice-looking trophy, all to raise money for South Side Mission.
Peoria County veterans and families gathered to honor those who have given their lives to defend their country. The final additional to the Courthouse Plaza War Memorial, "The Final Salute", was dedicated Saturday morning.
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