MUSIC Sept. 11: Limelight Eventplex presents “redneck rock band” Blackjack Billy, known for their 2013 hit “The Booze Cruise,” with opening act the Joe Stamm Band. (309) 693-1234. Sept. 20: Peoria Symphony Orchestra presents guest violinist Sarah Chang at a…
CHANGE 150 PRESIDENT TRANSFERS SONS TO PEORIA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Encounter with Superintendent Contributes to Tough Decision, the leader of Peoria’s Change 150 group, known for his strong and frequent criticism of the superintendent and board of School District 150, has…
If I were JS reporter Nick Vlahos, I would be royally PISSED at the morons who run the newspaper’s Website. First, go to the front page of the PJStar.com and try to find ANY reporting on last night’s Peoria City…
by Terry Rowe – Peoria, IL The inherent flaws of central planning include a lack of information and the absence of communication with the intended victims. We are observing this scenario play out again as the wheels fall off of…
Aug 3 – German-American Central Society presents the annual Bratfest 2014 at Hickory Grove Park – 12:00 – 8:00 p.m. Call 309-691-7484. Live Entertainment, Muscle Car, Hot Rod & Customized Motorcycle Cruis’n, Arts & Craft Village, soccer, folk dancing, Bingo,…
Join a book club at Peoria Public Library this month. New members are always welcome! Book ‘Em Mystery Book Club will meet on Sunday, August 17 at 2:00 p.m. at Lakeview Branch to discuss Windy City Blues by Sara Paretsky.…
Aug 5 – World Travelers – 2pm – 3pm – Grades 3-7. Experience cultures from around the world! Meet people from other countries, taste new food, and try crafts and games. Register by August 1st, Call for more info. Aug…
The creative concepts and innovative business practices that helped build Disney into a $150 billion worldwide enterprise are coming to Peoria. Jump Trading Simulation & Education Center is excited to host the Disney Institute for a magical, one day educational…
As Central Illinois residents, we are lucky to live in one of the most diverse migratory flyways in the world called the Mississippi Flyway. Nearly half of North America’s bird species, and about 40 percent of its waterfowl, spend at…
August 2nd Friendship House, 800 Madison, Peoria August 5th Metamora UnityPoint Health Clinic August 6th Cherry Tree Shopping Center Washington August 9th Richwoods High School August 12th Morton UnityPoint Health Clinic August 13th Princeville UnityPoint Health Clinic August 15th Mackinaw…
