The West Peoria Fourth of July Parade is the true star of the summer. It’s been going strong for 52 years and is joyful showcase of everything that makes West Peoria unique. But the fun doesn’t stop there …
Nathan Taylor & Friends performing July 12 at Contemporary Art Center; Tres Rojas Winery featuring Barry Cloyd on on July 19; Dave Hoffman & Friends return to the CIJS stage at Trailside Event center on July 21; ‘Fragrance of Praise’ gospel show featuring Darius D. Darling and others, scheduled for July 26 at the 3300 Event Center.
Sixtieth Rennick Exhibition part of annual way Historical Society puts Peoria on display
LaRue-Pine Hills area at Shawnee National Forest is place to be to see up to 26 species of serpents
‘We are on a highway to climate hell with our foot on the accelerator,’ — António Guterres, United Nations Secretary General
The evolution of African American after a tug of war to define and maintain our identity. Moving from Colored to Negro to Black and African American.
Construction begins on new City Hall; public safety top priority on the agenda for Summer 2024
Plus parents, guns and responsibility; Kansas City kicker speaks his mind; and sincere condolences to the Elliotts
Legislators move to make union dues deductible in Illinois; report shows 344 workers died per day in 2022
Peoria County helps move Vets Assistance Commission; Election Commission looking to buy it’s building. League of Women Voters of Greater Peoria observers attend and report on local government meetings.
