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Tuesday, April 24, 2007

Frames to fit your face

Frames to fit your face
Frames to fit your face
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A series on eyeglasses that fit your face. DAVID ZENTZ/JOURNAL STAR

Out

Out
Out
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Metamora's Justine Phillips is called out as she collides with Morton catcher Jessica Kerby at home plate in the 5th inning of the varsity softball game in Metamora Tuesday evening. Metamora was more successful on subsequent attempts to score, however, going on to win 11-1 and ending the game in 6 innings on the run rule. DAVID ZENTZ/JOURNAL STAR

No no

No no
No no
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Left to right, TJ Grant, 18, his brother Marcus Grant, 23 and their cousin Joshua Sims, 18, talk with Peoria Heights police officer Jim Powers after he caught them pushing their go-kart and dirt bike along train tracks bordering N Galena Road in Peoria Tuesday afternoon. The boys say they were trying to get to Detweiller Park after being told by police earlier in the day that they couldn't ride the vehicles in their neighborhood alleys. Officers pointed out that the boys were trespassing and were stuck should a train come along. "We understand that it's not safe on the tracks, but we're just trying to have fun," says TJ Grant. The officers let them off with a warning after their neighbor came with a pickup truck to haul the vehicles away. DAVID ZENTZ

Fantastic

Fantastic
Fantastic
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Henderson Polnitz, 34, jabs at a light pole wearing Electronic Thing Hands from the from the movie The Fantastic Four as he kills time while waiting for a bus on the corner of NE Jefferson Ave. and Bryan Ave. Monday afternoon. The toy gloves, which Polnitz says he picked up at Wal-Mart and just wears for fun, make crashing noises when a motion sensor is activated. DAVID ZENTZ/JOURNAL STAR

VT Vigil

VT Vigil
VT Vigil
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From left, Vincent Deamon, 20, Leah Hengel, 19, Julieanne Netzer, 19, and Matt Duren join more than a hundred other Bradley students at a candlelight vigil for the 33 Virginia Tech students that died at Virginia Tech last week. The event was organized by Bradley's Newman Center and members of the National Panhellenic Council. DAVID ZENTZ/JOURNAL STAR

VT Vigil

VT Vigil
VT Vigil
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A candlelight vigil for the 32 students killed at Virginia Tech is held at Bradley University Monday night. DAVID ZENTZ/JOURNAL STAR

Knees

Knees
Knees
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Pekin forward Shelly Morris goes for the ball against Limestone midfielder Amanda Hurst in the second half of competition between the Pekin and Limestone high school girls varsity soccer teams at Coal Miner's Park in Pekin on Thursday evening. Pekin controlled most of the game, winning 3-0. DAVID ZENTZ/JOURNAL STAR

Wednesday, April 18, 2007

Itzhak attak

Itzhak attak
Itzhak attak
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Itzhak Perlman performs with the Peoria Symphony Orchestra Tuesday night in the Peoria Civic Center Theater. The internationally acclaimed virtuoso of the violin performed with the orchestra as part of their World Artist Series. DAVID ZENTZ/JOURNAL STAR

Tuesday, April 17, 2007

Sunday play

Sunday play
Sunday play
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From left, Markus Casley, 9, Jay Jay Burgess, 5, Nakasha Burgess, 3, Tony Johnson, 7, and Robert Searle, 9, play keep away in their neighborhood on Spitznagle Ave. in Peoria on a sunny Sunday afternoon. The children were out enjoying the first Spring-like day in weeks as temperatures neared 60 degrees. DAVID ZENTZ/JOURNAL STAR

Sunday play

Sunday play
Sunday play
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Alexis McKown, 7, sits on a stoop with her dolls as her friends and siblings play in the yard on Spitznagle Ave in Peoria on Sunday. DAVID ZENTZ/JOURNAL STAR

Thursday, April 12, 2007

This is only a test

This is only a test
This is only a test
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This is a test shot of my esteemed co-worker David Zalaznik using a new ring light I just purchased. It appears to rock. DAVID ZENTZ

Senior prom

Senior prom
Senior prom
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Bill Foster, 88, and Ruth Grenzow, 92, pose for a picture after being named prom king and queen at an "Old Hollywood"-themed senior prom hosted by Bradley University students in the Alpha Phi Omega and Sigma Phi Epselon fraternities at Independence Village in Peoria Thursday night. The event also included entertainment, dancing and dessert. Sarah Krepel, 21, the pledge service vice president for Alpha Phi Omega, a co-ed service fraternity, brought the idea to officials at the residential community, who were glad to help host. DAVID ZENTZ/JOURNAL STAR

Senior prom

Senior prom
Senior prom
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Bill Foster, 88, dances with Sarah Drepel, 21, left, and Justine Drozd, 20, during a senior prom hosted by Bradley University's Alpha Phi Omega co-ed service fraternity at Independence Village in Peoria Thursday night. The event included dancing, dessert, prom photos and the crowning of a prom king and queen. DAVID ZENTZ/JOURNAL STAR

Senior prom

Senior prom
Senior prom
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Sallie Pierce, 82, left, and Blake Schrumpf, 22, and Rose Sherman, 78, and Danny Chianakas, 21, are seen through a fireplace as they dance the night away at a senior prom hosted by Bradley University's Alpha Phi Omega co-ed service fraternity at Independence Village in Peoria Thursday night. The event included dancing, dessert, prom photos and the crowning of a prom king and queen. DAVID ZENTZ/JOURNAL STAR

Wednesday, April 11, 2007

Smooch

Smooch
Smooch
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Mitzy Nelson, promotions manager at Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino, gets a smooch from the East Peoria Police Department's newest K-9 officer, Braun Boyd, as he and his partner, Officer Matt Bolton, wait to be introduced to the public at a meet-and-greet held in the Par-A-Dice Hotel on Wednesday. A $10,000 donation was made by the Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino to pay for the purchase and training of the German Shepherd. DAVID ZENTZ/JOURNAL STAR

Tuesday, April 10, 2007

Remembrance Ride

Remembrance Ride
Remembrance Ride
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Patriot Guard rider Gary Schrock cruises into Peoria on I-74 joining a procession of others during the Patriot Guard Riders' their third remembrance ride for Sgt. Keith "Matt" Maupin, the only soldier still MIA in the war in Iraq. The ride started in Bartonville and finished with a memorial service at Parkview Cemetery in Peoria. "We'll do this every year until we bring Matt home dead or alive," said organizer Debi Pickles of Glasford. DAVID ZENTZ/JOURNAL STAR

Remembrance Ride

Remembrance Ride
Remembrance Ride
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Patriot Guard chaplain Rod Schertz of Metamora lights a candle in honor of Sgt. Keith "Matt" Maupin, the only soldier still MIA in Iraq during the third annual remembrance ride in Maupin's honor at Parkview Cemetery in Peoria Monday evening. The ride started in Bartonville and finished with the memorial service. DAVID ZENTZ/JOURNAL STAR

Remembrance Ride

Remembrance Ride
Remembrance Ride
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Erik Zdansky of Woodruff JROTC listens as Retired Sgt. US Army 173rd Airborne Danny Rybczyk does the Last Patrol Cadence at the end of the Patriot Guard Riders' third remembrance ride for Sgt. Keith "Matt" Maupin at the Parkview Cemetery in Peoria. DAVID ZENTZ/JOURNAL STAR

Remembrance Ride

Remembrance Ride
Remembrance Ride
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Ken Mitzelfelt, center left, of Chenoa and members of his family wait by their bikes as they wait for the start of the the Patriot Guard Riders' third annual remembrance ride for Sgt. Keith "Matt" Maupin, the only soldier still MIA in the war in Iraq. DAVID ZENTZ/JOURNAL STAR

Repeat

Repeat
Repeat
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Richwoods senior Bill Cole, 17, was named the big school Class AA Boys basketball POY for the second year in a row. The 6-foot 9-inch senior will go on to play for the University of Illinois next year. DAVID ZENTZ/JOURNAL STAR

Monday, April 09, 2007

Easter Voting

Easter Voting
Easter Voting
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Election judge Annabelle Brown passes the time by knitting a blanket for her grandson's jazz band fundraiser while manning the polls during early voting at the Board of Election Commissioners building in Peoria where the polls were open from 9-4 on Sunday, despite the Easter holiday. By 3 p.m. the office had seen approximately 10 voters who came to cast their ballots for the school board and Peoria City Council at-large positions, making for a slow day for Brown and her co-workers. Voting was also open at the Peoria County Courthouse from 9-12. DAVID ZENTZ/JOURNAL STAR

Easter Voting

Easter Voting
Love Feast
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Election judge Patrice Miller helps O.V. Carpenter vote as Fannie Carpenter, right, casts her ballot during early voting at the Board of Election Commissioners building in Peoria on Sunday. The office was open from 9-4 and had seen approximately 10 voters by 3 p.m. DAVID ZENTZ/JOURNAL STAR

Love Feast

Love Feast
Easter Voting
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Pastor Dana McNeil washes the feet of Dan Boulton prior to the communal meal as members of the First Church of the Brethren of Peoria take part in the Love Feast celebration Thursday evening. The Holy Thursday observance features a short service and foot washing before the sharing of a communal meal and communion. DAVID ZENTZ/JOURNAL STAR

Love Feast

Love Feast
Love Feast
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Members of the First Church of the Brethren of Peoria break bread while taking communion during a Love Feast ceremony Thursday evening. The Holy Thursday observance features a short service and foot washing before the sharing of a communal meal and communion. DAVID ZENTZ/JOURNAL STAR

Tuesday, April 03, 2007

Scary blue man

Scary blue man
Scary blue man
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The Blue Man Group performs in Carver Arena at the Peoria Civic Center Tuesday night. DAVID ZENTZ/JOURNAL STAR

A group of blue men

A group of blue men
A group of blue men
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The Blue Man Group performs in Carver Arena at the Peoria Civic Center Tuesday night. DAVID ZENTZ/JOURNAL STAR

Black and white blue man

A group of blue men
A group of blue men
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The Blue Man Group performs in Carver Arena at the Peoria Civic Center Tuesday night. DAVID ZENTZ/JOURNAL STAR

Rod

Rod
Rod
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Governor Blagojevich talks with sisters Sara Buchen-Ray, 41, front, and Mary Ann Carlson, 48, on their parents', Phillip and Mary Jane Buchen's, family farm in Avon while making a stop there on his 4-day Investing in Families Bus Tour on Tuesday. The governor says his plan will expand access to healthcare, aid small businesses and invest more money in education. DAVID ZENTZ/JOURNAL STAR

Monday, April 02, 2007

Easter egg hunt

Easter egg hunt
Easter egg hunt
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Siblings Sierra and Logan Moore, ages 5 and 6 respectively, patiently wait for the start of the annual Peoria Jaycees Easter Egg Hunt at Detweiler Park on Sunday. DAVID ZENTZ/JOURNAL STAR

Easter egg hunt

Easter egg hunt
Easter egg hunt
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Logan Stewart, 4, entertains himself while waiting to have his picture taken with the Easter Bunny at the Peoria Jaycees annual Easter Egg Hunt at Detweiller Park on Sunday. DAVID ZENTZ/JOURNAL STAR

Easter egg hunt

Easter egg hunt
Easter egg hunt
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Jay'Vonn Harper-Brooks, 4, of Peoria finds another use for his Easter basket prior to the start of the Peoria Jaycees annual Easter Egg Hunt at Detweiller Park on Sunday. DAVID ZENTZ/JOURNAL STAR

Easter egg hunt

Easter egg hunt
Easter egg hunt
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The Good Neigh Bear leaves with his family following the conclusion of the Peoria Jaycees annual Easter Egg Hunt at Detweiller Park on Sunday. DAVID ZENTZ/JOURNAL STAR

Foul weather fans

Foul weather fans
Foul weather fans
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From the shelter of their umbrellas, Butler University fans watch as the Bulldogs softball team compete in the first game of a double-header against the Bradley Braves at Laura Bradley Park on a rainy Wednesday afternoon. The games were split, with Bradley winning the first 1-0 and losing the second 2-4. DAVID ZENTZ/JOURNAL STAR

Down but not out

Down but not out
Down but not out
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Amanda Clack is aided by her coach after being beaned in the head by a line-drive hit while running from first to second. Just shaken, thanks to the helmet, she was on her feet laughing after a couple minutes. DAVID ZENTZ/JOURNAL STAR

Shove it

Shove it
Shove it
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George Carlin performs in front of a sold-out crowd at the Peoria Civic Center Theater Sunday night. After falling ill last year, the 69-year-old comedian is touring with new material. DAVID ZENTZ/JOURNAL STAR

Candidate forum

Candidate forum
Candidate forum
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Pat Sullivan, owner of Kelleher's bar in Peoria's Warehouse District, conducts a gameshow-style forum for the ten at-large City Council candidates in front of a live audience in the WTVP studios in Peoria. The candidates fielded a variety of individual and group questions, which they responded to by writing the answers on large pads of paper. DAVID ZENTZ/JOURNAL STAR

River Station reopens

River Station reopens
River Station reopens
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Waitresses Lindsay Graves, left, and Ashley Bowen put the finishing touches on the main dining room before the arrival of the first guests to the grand re-opening of the River Station restaurant in Peoria Monday evening. Now under new ownership, the landmark restaurant has been closed since 2000. DAVID ZENTZ/JOURNAL STAR

River Station reopens

River Station reopens
River Station reopens
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The iconic River Station restaurant holds its grand re-opening Monday evening under new ownership after being closed since 2000. DAVID ZENTZ/JOURNAL STAR