Civic Center Steps Up

The Peoria Civic Center/SMG presents representatives from the Peoria Symphony Orchestra, the Peoria Ballet, and the Peoria Area Civic Chorale with a check in support of their ongoing programs. Left to right: Peter Couri, PCCA Chair; Mark Roberts, CEO Community Foundation of Central Illinois; John Day, Peoria Symphony; Pat Swarzentraub, Peoria Area Civic Chorale; Erich Yetter, Art Director Peoria Ballet; Debbie Ritschel, GM Peoria Civic Center; Sandie Aaron, Regional VP of SMG; and Rebekah Bourland, past PCCA Chair. Hats off to the PCC for helping those who enrich our community. Nicely done.

PAWW hosts Spooktacular Meet

PAWW hosted their annual Spooktacular Swim Meet last weekend. Hundreds of young swimmers participited this frightening fun event. Click on the link or the photo.

And Many More...

The Peoria Ballet held a special 90th Birthday Party for former Peoria Mayor Jim Maloof on Monday at the Scottish Rite Cathedral. Maloof is a long-time supporter of the Ballet and a champion of the arts in Peoria.

Over 300 well-wishers attended the celebration.

No birthday is complete without cake and ice cream! Happy Birthday Jim!

Meet Levi

We were on the road last weekend in Petersburg taking Levi's senior photos. Levi is the starting quarterback for A-C Central HS, and will attend college and study Kinseiology. Good luck Levi!

The Carlocks

Irish Smash Rams

After leading 7-0 at half the PND Irish erupted for a 34-point third quarter en route to a crushing 48-0 victory over Manual at Peoria Stadium on Saturday evening.

A snap

A pass

A run

A kick

A Fumble recovery

A tackle and a victory. Click on the link to see game photos.

Eagles too big for Little Giants

The Dunlap Eagles turned up the heat on the Canton Little Giants with a cool 41-20 victory on Senior Night.

QB & WR celebrate a TD

Click on the link or on the title to view game photos.

Robin + Joe

We recently photographed Robin & Joe's lovely wedding in Pekin. All the friends and families had so much fun--and so did we! Our best to the couple--who are honeymooning in Italy!
Click on the title or on their photo to view their wedding shots.

QND Jousts Knights at Home

The Quincy Notre Dame Raiders claimed sole possession of the MS-6 lead on Friday with a tough 7-6 "slogfest" victory over the host Knights in a marquee matchup of conference powerhouses.

Click on the images to catch the game action.

Dunlap vs Washington

The Dunlap girls volleyball team was home on Thursday to host the Washington Panthers. Above a DHS player sets a ball.

Bump

Football players cheer for the girls.

Swimming - RHS vs Pekin

Julie was poolside on Thursday to catch every drop of the RHS/Pekin dual meet in Peoria. Click on the images to see all the strokes.

The Harvest Moon 2009

Knights Tame Lions

The RHS Knights ran away from the visiting Lions on Friday night in MS-6 action. As usual, Julie was there for pre-game to post-game and everything in between. Click on the link or the photo to catch all the action.

HS Swimming - PND @ PHS

It was back to the pool on Thursday as PHS hosted powerful PND. Click on the link to check out all the shots.

Take your mark.

Say "first place"