Thirty-five years ago, when the city of East Peoria held a summertime centennial celebration, so many volunteers turned out that the city and its merchants to continue the spirit of…
EAST PEORIA City to hold its Veterans Day parade The city of East Peoria will hold a parade honoring veterans at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9 starting behind the Goodwill store on…
Before 2016 or so, the chance that Dr. Sheila Quirk-Bailey’s path might cross with Dr. Jamel Santa Cruz-Wright’s was pretty slim. Indeed, both women were blazing trails of their…
Sparks are flying in Peoria, thanks to a new art foundry that offers the public a chance to try the ancient art of metal casting through classes, workshops and community iron pours….
To a passerby, a piece of stone jutting from the soil of Detweiller Marina might’ve inspired little more than slight curiosity and a passing glance. But for local historians Bruce…
David Davis Historical Program The Washington Historical Society will host Jeff Saulsbery, a history graduate from SIU-Carbondale, on Tuesday, Nov. 5, at 6:30 in the Five Points Library…
The Bob Quarello Scholarship Committee will hold a fundraising lunch on Sunday. Nov. 3 at the Pekin Moose Lodge located at 2605 Broadway. A meal of spaghetti and fried chicken, salad, and…
The Morton High School Marching Band captured the Class 2A title at the Illinois State Marching Band Championships held Saturday, Oct. 19 at Illinois State University in Normal. The…
Chicago teen charged in fatal ...A 19-year-old Chicago man has been charged in connection with a fatal ...
Government, defense spar as child ...With the criminal trial of Elburn veterinarian Adam Stafford King fast approaching ...
Challenges persist for women, minorities ...PEORIA — For 60 years, SkillsUSA Illinois has held workforce development competitions ...
Chicago officials seek to allay ...Chicago officials tried to reassure Pilsen neighborhood residents that they are doing ...
