By Kelly O’Brien If you listened closely to the public address announcer at Madison Square Garden Wednesday night as he read the starting lineup for the visiting Brooklyn Nets, you probably heard something familiar—something that sounds like home. “From Peoria Central High School…Shaun Livingston.” In 2007 Livingston feared his name would never resonate through...
by Kira Rysiewicz Girl Scouts of Central Illinois has several volunteer opportunities and fundraising options in hopes of building a $1.7 million new building. Find out how you can help with the effort and take a look at the map of events here.
by Kelly Gorrell Crittenton Centers provides care, shelter and a safe, educational environment for children and families in need. Read more to learn about the services provided to the children and families.
By Mallory Hartigan The amazing artwork of Dale Chihuly and friends has brought the Peoria community together to admire the workmanship of his blown glass.
From the Frontline to the Home Front After they put their lives on the line to protect the freedoms we enjoy as Americans, soldiers and veterans return in need of a service to help them to readjust to life at home. In the Peoria area there are many support systems welcoming home our heroes....
Bradley University’s campus has a reputation of having a lot of crime happening on campus. However that is not the case, most officers only have to focus on Motor Vehicle Violations, for Bradley University’s reputation may be wrong.
With a slew of holidays quickly approaching, many drivers will be clogging the roadways causing an increase in traffic accidents.
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.
Each year thousands of fall and pumpkin enthusiasts gather in Morton, IL to celebrate with the annual Morton Pumpkin festival. Read more »