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Zoo to Do fundraiser planned for Peoria Zoo

Zoo To Do, a fundraising gala by Peoria Zoological Society, will be held on Saturday, June 7, 2014 at the Peoria Zoo. This special event will include a 3-course gourmet dinner prepared by Chef Ryan Dunkle and Steve Fosdick of…

Farm Bureau hosts market outlook meeting

Peoria, Illinois – May 21, 2014 – The Peoria County Farm Bureau Marketing Committee is hosting a Market Outlook meeting on Tuesday, June 17, at the Farm Bureau Park south of Kickapoo.  Raber Packing of Peoria will serve a ribeye…

Western Avenue Greenway News

Western Avenue Greenway Project board members are excited to announce that the corner property at Main and Western has been added to the Greenway. It is the former gas station property and has had all the underground tanks removed and…

It’s pothole season in Peoria

By Mike Rogers, Peoria director of public works This year, the City has experienced frequent snow storms and heavy rains, causing more than usual potholes in our streets.  Since mid-February, City crews have been repairing potholes around the clock. Potholes…

National Ground Water Awareness Week March 9-15 Time for Your Water Well Checkup

Peoria City/County Health Department and the Peoria County Farm Bureau join the National Ground Water Awareness Association to remind residents it’s time for your water well checkup in support of National Ground Water Awareness Week March 9- 15. “Just as…

Happenings for December 2013

thru Dec 20 – Luthy Botanical Gardens Candlelight Walks – Experience the beauty of the Poinsettia Show at night under the warm glow of hundreds of candles. Conservatory admission will be waived during the holidays. 2520 N. Prospect Rd. thru…