Last week was a busy week for The Heartland Partnership family of companies.  Not only did the we host the Korean Ambassador and break ground on a new cancer research center but we also announced the second half of the "I'm Stepping Up" Campaign and the next Project Pack the Place event.  Take a look at some of the news from our local media.

Stepping up efforts with a new ad campaign.
The new commercials feature individuals who are stepping up to take action and make Central Illinois a better place to live.

Pack the Place at the Classical Mystery Tour
The next Heartland Partnership Project Pack the Place event will be at O'Brien Field September 24th. But instead of hearing singles and home runs you'll be hearing the Peoria Symphony Orchestra.

Second half of "I'm Stepping Up" campaign to begin
... State Park and a Peoria Chiefs game have boosted attendance at those venues, according to Heartland Partnership President and CEO Jim McConoughey. ...

Ground broken for Peoria cancer research center
Ground has been broken in Peoria for a new cancer research center at the city's University of Illinois College of Medicine. The groundbreaking was Monday ...

Ground broken for cancer research center
U of I president, Ray LaHood among those on hand at ceremony for $13 million College of Medicine and some impressive numbers were thrown around Monday at the ground breaking for the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria's cancer research center.

UICOMP Takes Another Cancer Research Step
Another step in Peoria's climbing reputation as a vital regional medical city was officially unveiled Monday.

Cancer Center Celebrates Groundbreaking
As ground breaks on the new Cancer Research Expansion Project at the U of I College of Medicine in Peoria, the only thing greater than the amount of dirt being overturned is the excitement.

Groundbreaking the First Step to Cancer Research at UICOMP
The University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria is breaking ground on a new research center to help find the cure for cancer.

Ambassador to Korea in Peoria
The Ambassador to the Republic of Korea is in Peoria tonight, speaking out about the benefits of increased trade relations.

Korean Ambassador Here To Promote Pending Free Trade
The Korean Ambassador to the United States visited Peoria Monday, visiting Caterpillar and taking part in a forum to discuss free trade and jobs

Benefits of US-Korean FTA
The Republic of Korea Ambassador to the U.S. spent the day in Peoria talking about the benefits of an agreement for both countries as part of a Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce event.

South Korean ambassador touts free trade pact
Han spoke at the Hotel Pere Marquette in a program organized by the Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce, US Chamber of Commerce and Caterpillar Inc. If the pact ...

City still has concerns about museum project, IMAX theater
Mayor Jim Ardis and at-large City Councilmen Jim Montelongo and Ryan Spain met privately with Peoria County Board member Steve Morris, City Attorney Randy ...

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