The Heart of Illinois Fair, a Peoria tradition for decades, returned for its 76th year in 2025 — a far cry from its glory years.

The city of Peoria is exploring purchasing Peoria Exposition Gardens, where the annual Heart of Illinois Fair is held, and turning the 70 acres of property into residentially developed land and ...

September is full of activities. Here are five events you might want to check out in the Peoria area this weekend. The final Riverfront Market of the 2024 season will be held from 8 a.m. to noon ...

Flea market at Peoria Speedway. The Central Illinois Flea Market will be open from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, July 9, at Peoria Speedway, 3520 W. Farmington Road.