Peoria County Calendar of Events Dec. 28 – Jan. 3
— December 26, 2017DEC. 28 The Nutcracker Ballet Thursday, 7:30-9 p.m. Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts, 600 N. East St. $25-$45 Classic ballet performed by Kenneth von Heidecke’s Chicago…
DEC. 28 The Nutcracker Ballet Thursday, 7:30-9 p.m. Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts, 600 N. East St. $25-$45 Classic ballet performed by Kenneth von Heidecke’s Chicago…
Move over New York City. Peoria will have its own New Year’s Eve ball drop this year at PNC Winterfest. “It’s such a fun new event. I don’t know of any other cities…
Two area elementary school districts are working to remedy water contamination after mandated testing revealed heightened lead levels in some of the school’s water sources. In compliance…
After helping veterans on 33 Honor Flights during the past seven years, John Dust remembers every trip as unique and humbling. “It was a life-changing experience,” Dust said of…
DEC. 14 Cirque Dreams Holidaze Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Grossinger Motors Arena, 101 S. Madison St., Bloomington $38-$73 Stage production of soaring acrobatics and illusions. For more…
STATE Corn officially becomes state grain Illinois has a state bird, a state tree and even a state song. As of Jan. 1, 2018, it will have a state grain: corn. The legislation was sponsored…
THROUGH DEC. 31 Folepi’s Winter Wonderland Sun.-Thurs, 5-9 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 5-11 p.m. 123 Par 3 Lane, East Peoria $10 per vehicle If you haven’t seen the amazing Festival…
STATE New hotline to help opioid addicts, families Gov. Bruce Rauner has announced a statewide hotline created to get immediate help to individuals and families affected by opioid…