Bradley University has announced plans to resume on-campus classes this fall. The Peoria-based private school said in a statement this week it is considering plans for reinstating campus…
Coordinating the installation of nine large outdoor public sculptures in downtown Peoria has always been challenging even without social distancing amid a global pandemic. “Every…
Some of Illinois’ 350 farmers markets will shutter during 2020, or postpone their openings indefinitely, due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. However, most will carry on with…
John Govia knew there might be obstacles to overcome in planning the Peoria area’s first Taco Festival. He never imagined a global pandemic would be one of them. “A taco festival…
An unprecedented number of people are dining at home. Many are children, most of whom have parents who are now either unemployed, laid-off or are struggling to afford child care that…
A seemingly simple idea that popped into Peorian Greg Whitten’s head last month has resulted in food deliveries to hundreds of area healthcare workers by local restaurants and…
Do you enjoy watching bees buzzing around your flowers, butterflies resting in the sun, or a fat toad sitting in a shady spot? Making your garden wildlife-friendly starts with knowing…
Many central Illinois residents have been dusting off their sewing machines to make homemade face masks after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently recommended that…
