Peoria County news briefs
— May 8, 2019PEORIA Bags tournament benefits the YMCA campaign Obed & Isaac’s Microbrewery and Eatery, 321 NE Madison Ave., Peoria is hosting a bag tournament that will raise money for…
PEORIA Bags tournament benefits the YMCA campaign Obed & Isaac’s Microbrewery and Eatery, 321 NE Madison Ave., Peoria is hosting a bag tournament that will raise money for…
Despite attempts by a group of concerned citizens to keep Peoria public radio station WCBU-FM locally run by Bradley University, the station will soon be managed by WGLT-FM at Illinois…
More than 1,700 people will converge on Chillicothe on May 18 to hop on an old-fashioned passenger train for a scenic 45-minute ride along the Illinois River to Henry and back. This…
The Illinois Central College Penguin Players program is set to begin rehearsals May 13 to provide performance opportunities to even more students with special needs, as well as mentors…
STATE IEMA says emergency preparedness starts at home The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is encouraging people to stay aware of local forecasts and be prepared to act quickly…
It’s not every day that Zorro, the fictional masked crusader, turns 100, so the Chillicothe Historical Society is throwing a party to celebrate. The public is invited to the two-day…
PEORIA COUNTY ICC offers Learn with Peoria County adult programs Peoria County is offering Learn with Peoria County educational presentations as part of Illinois Central College’s…
Richard Pryor, Jr., inherited more than just his name from his famous father, the late groundbreaking stand-up comedian and actor. Like his dad, the younger Pryor grew up in Peoria…