The 15th annual Illinois River Sweep was held in Peoria on Sept. 21. Over a 100 volunteers, took to the river banks to collect trash and debris to keep the river clean.
When someone asks you to describe the state of Illinois, a few things may come to mind: the Cubs, Blackhawks, Bears, Chicago, the Land of Lincoln, and so on. However, did you know that Illinois is also home to the “Pumpkin Capital of the World”? Illinois Pumpkin Capital of the World If you’ve...
Peoria Historical Society offers many different trolley tours through many months. However with the Halloween spirit already among us, the society offers Haunted Peoria trolley tours and also walking tours.
According to stories, rumors and alleged accounts of supernatural encounters, Peoria is quite the ghost town. Because of this, the Peoria Historic Society has taken it upon themselves to inform the public about it. A Haunted Peoria A brisk chill runs down the back. Hair begins to stand. As it grows colder, the...
Each year thousands of fall and pumpkin enthusiasts gather in Morton, IL to celebrate with the annual Morton Pumpkin festival. Read more »