The 75th edition is scheduled for July 16-20 at Exposition Gardens. And I can remember when it all started in 1945 when the group Peoria District Fair purchased 160 acres of the Walter Poppen Farm and completed the incredible ‘Operation Earthmoving’
‘Paper Genocide’ inflicted by our colonial government long ago relegated Native Americans to reservations
Economic and strategic relationships bolster status of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue between the U.S., India, Japan, and Australia in future of world affairs
As the dog days will be soon upon us, it’s a great time to tie up some loose ends from past Nature Rambles and look forward to what the future will bring us … like cicadas, bird counts and my red-headed neighbor
Politics of the issue makes it very difficult to combat increasingly devastating impacts to society on horizon
City of Peoria approved $100,000 to purchase drone equipment for police department and $7.9 million request for Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) control project in District 1. County approves bridge replacement on Princeville Cemetery Road and erosion control expenditures along Dry Run Creek.
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
