Arts Alerts: Check out what’s going on in central Illinois
Ignite Peoria is Aug. 8 at Civic Center; go see a show at Five Points, Shore Acres and Corn Stock; plus Municipal Band finale; Friends of Rocky Glen fundraiser at Pour Bros.; River City Soul Fest and Gospel Fest at the Riverfront and India Fest at CEFCU Center Stage; BIIRD “street party” at Kelleher’s
Arts Alerts: Screens
Look for “Rivals of Amziah King” and “Late Fame” and “Dog Stars” are in theaters this month; plus what’s streaming on NetFlix, Amazon Prime and more
Straight Talk: Very special celebration for Wilhelm brigade
At least one of George and Iva’s 13 sons — including Peoria’s own Jim Willhelm — served for the United States Armed Forces from 1941-61
Bill Knight: Where has ‘Peoria nice’ gone?
River City native Greg Rushford reflects on the deteriorating state of today’s partisan politics, and its effect on governing a nation that relies on governing
Form and Funktion of the Barton Clinic at Bradley U.
Bradley Universtiy’s Glen and Polly Barton Clinic for Fitness and Function and its students are meeting the needs of underserved, uninsured, and first responders as they Beat The Funk out of neurological disorders
What’s ’Appening in Heights
Peoria Heights High School students have developed phone app that has everthing you need to know about their Village in one place
Eddie Brooks back barnstorming in River City
Longtime Peoria coach in town for the release of the biography “Major League Dreams, Minor League Memories: The Life and Times of Eddie ‘Porky’ Brooks.”
Inland Art: River City Labs great place for makerspace
Open inviitation for makers, hackers, tinkerers, creators all to congregate and get creative — especially on Thursdays — at North Peoria facilities
‘The Lost Birds:’ When the birds go silent, we sing
Special Gratus Choral Ensemble will perform will perform ‘The Lost Birds’ July 26 at First Federated Church in partnership with the Sierra Club and Audubon Society.
Nature Rambles: Extinction is forever
The Lion’s Den: Packing and Cracking — a primer on gerrymandering
Massachusetts Governor Elbridge Gerry now infamous since stacking the deck to make up partisan voting districts back in 1812
Petition filed to keep Detweiller case open
North Valley resident Tim Herold wants court to reconsider ruling approving sale of park land near marina
The Watch: Park Board hears public on Detweiller land sale
Substantial number of citizen comments all were related to the proposed sale of land by the Detweiller Trust to O’Brien Steel
5 questions for Blair Gambill
Independent personality is not afraid to step on toes to make things happen — or ski down big mountains
ArtsPartners names Sky Art Peoria 2026 winners
Winning works will be displayed on billboards throughout central Illinois, and in the Civic Center lobby