Peoria County Bicentennial includes remarkable rendez-vous on the Illinois River and a wild excursion to the Northwest
The courthouse clash between the two in their series of debates has shaped the way they are viewed today
This Bicentennial year is a terrific time to research your family’s past in the area. And Peoria County has all kinds of resources to help you with your research
Construction of Peoria County Courthouse illustrated ‘modern’ makeover for the city and Ladybird Johnson was most impressed at the dedication in 1965
Peoria Historical Society exhibit at Wheels O’ Time Museum in Dunlap is a perfect complement to commemorate county’s 200th birthday
As many as 60 million bison inhabited North America in the 1700s, but by 1889 there were only 541 left
City celebrated with huge parade stretching six miles long a century ago this September. And now, Peoria County gearing up for its Bicentennial celebration
WCBU investigates what led to the drastic cuts in curriculum and staff on Hilltop’s horizon
The city of Peoria’s proposed passenger rail route would connect the city to Chicago. The Illinois Department of Transportation is currently conducting a feasibility study looking at a new passenger rail corridor running from Peoria through LaSalle-Peru, Ottawa, Morris, and…
