The Illinois Chapter of
the Special Libraries Association Invites you to a Night at the
Ballpark!
Who: Peoria Chiefs vs. Burlington Bees
Where: Peoria, IL - O'Brien Field
When: Saturday 7 August 2004
Time: 6:30pm (Gates open at 5:30pm)
Cost: $9.oo per person
There will be fireworks following the game!
Please RSVP no later than Friday, 23 July 2004 with your name, number of people attending, phone number, postal address, and email address to Karen MacKenzie; 309-675-4126 (work phone). When responding, please send a check for the tickets to Karen at 11317 N Northtrail Dr, Dunlap, IL 61525-9283. She will send your tickets to the postal address provided.
Dinner will not be provided - you can
choose your own junk food at the game!
More About Peoria...
Directions
Please be
aware of construction going on in the Peoria area. Visit Upgrade 74 to get the most up-to-date
information before coming.
Coming
from Bloomington/Normal on I-74W
Exit
93A (Jefferson St.) – stay on Jefferson.
You will pass the Peoria Civic Center on the right and the ballpark will
be past the next light on the left.
Coming
from Galesburg on I-74E
Exit
92 (Glendale Ave.)
Left
on Hamilton Blvd.
Right
on Jefferson St.
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Peoria Downtown Map (also shows East Peoria) |
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Getting to the Ballpark (see page 2 for map and directions) |
Hotels
The hotels
that are listed below all have a good reputation in the Peoria area, and are
relatively close to the ballpark. There are many other hotels in the
area...especially in the Northwoods Mall area. To browse other
accommodations, please visit the Peoria
Convention & visitors Bureau.
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Staybridge Suites - about 4 blocks from the ballpark |
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Holiday Inn Peoria City Centre - a bit farther away, but complimentary shuttle to get you to the game |
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Hampton Inn - East Peoria - the low cost option at the Par-A-Dice Casino |
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Par-A-Dice Hotel - East Peoria - the primary hotel at the Par-A-Dice Casino |
Shopping
There's all
sorts of shopping to be had in Peoria! Here are just a few of the major
spots and great shops along the riverfront that are my favorites. If you
have any questions about specifics, please feel free to email me!
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Shoppes at Grand Prairie - major chains like Old Navy, but also some great specialty stores like the Calla Lilly, the Bronze Frog, the Mole Hole, Wonders of Wildlife Gallery, and Walter Brothers Harley-Davidson. |
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Illinois Antique Center - located in a restored century-old riverfront warehouse, IAC is a large antique and collectible mall featuring vintage furniture & furnishings, toys, primitives, advertising, oriental, books, china, art deco, architectural, sporting itesm, pottery & much more. No crafts reproductions or items newer than 20 years old. Restrooms, air conditioning, elevator Monday-Saturday 9-5, Sunday 11-5 311 SW Water St - (309)673-3354 |
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InPlay - for the video game junkies out there! |
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Rhythm Kitchen - Music Cafe |