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Riverfront comes alive as local farmers markets return

— May 25, 2023

Shoppers and vendors alike are preparing for the return of farmer’s markets throughout Tazewell County and the nearby region. Here is a roundup of the local markets and some of…

Festival of Lights returns to East Peoria
— November 20, 2022

The 38th annual East Peoria Festival of Lights will be held from Thursday, Nov. 24 through Monday, Jan. 2, 2023. The festival begins with the Parade of Lights, which will take place…
The Festival of Lights returns to East Peoria this weekend
— November 16, 2021

The East Peoria Festival of Lights returns this weekend, the Parade of Lights on Saturday, Nov. 20. Marking 37 years of holiday cheer, the festival begins with the Parade of Lights…
Road Trips: Famers markets that produce loyal followings
— July 8, 2020

When you have a craving for corn, hankering for honey or appetite for apples, a farmers market may be just the place for you. This week’s Road Trips page provides a look at some of…
Tazewell County news briefs
— March 18, 2020

PEKIN Library closes due to coronavirus The Pekin Public Library will be closed Tuesday, March 17-Monday, March 30. All events have been canceled. PEORIA DIOCESE Catholic schools…

Local library offers delivery service for homebound
— April 21, 2022

Fondulac District Library announces its new Homebound Delivery Service for individuals who are unable to visit the library or pick up their materials due to a temporary or permanent…
Fondulac Library District eliminating fines
— September 1, 2020

As part of its celebration for national Library Card Sign-Up Month, Fondulac District Library announces it will officially go fine free effective Sept. 1. The Board of Trustees revised…
Baker Bridge closing for months of work
— April 1, 2020

Of the countless Open signs that the coronavirus has turned to Closed, there’s one that can’t be pinned on the pandemic. On March 29, Peoria’s most traversed bridge closed, on…