Two centuries ago, Scottish novelist Walter Scott wrote, “If a farmer fills his barn with grain, he gets mice. If he leaves it empty, he gets actors.” There will be actors in Goodfield,…
The 56th annual Peoria Art Guild Fine Art Fair will bring 130 juried artists from across the country to the Peoria Riverfront Sept. 28-30 and add a few new twists this year. One of…
STATE Peoria artist to commemorate role nuns played after historic race riot The healing role that Roman Catholic nuns played in the aftermath of the 1908 Springfield race riot will…
Mobile retail in Peoria is no longer limited to food trucks, thanks to former teacher and entrepreneur Shay Obery. The Metamora resident launched the Runaway Rack, a mobile boutique…
STATE Aquarium free this month for Illinois residents Admission to Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium is free this month for all Illinois residents. The free entrance will allow visitors to…
A new Peoria yoga studio is going beyond traditional cat and dog yoga poses by bringing in real furry friends for a fundraiser to benefit the Peoria Humane Society. Jacaranda,…
SEPT. 21 American Cancer Society Glow for a Cause Friday, 5:45-9 p.m. Banquet Room, Mt. Hawley Golf Course, 7724 N. Knoxville Ave., Peoria $85 The event includes a dinner and challenge…
Even though there’s no place like home, OSF HealthCare Children’s Hospital of Illinois is bringing transitional care as close to home as possible. On Sept. 24, the Almost Home Kids…
Lake County Fair celebrates music ...The 96th edition of the Lake County Fair returns Wednesday, with a ...
Oswego sues over chemicals found ...Oswego officials have opted to join a national lawsuit after trace amounts ...
Two more candidates announce for ...The Republican primary field for the Illinois 11th Congressional District has doubled ...
Vietnam Veterans Memorial replica wall ...“The Wall That Heals,” a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans ...
