The Heart of Illinois Fair, a Peoria tradition since 1950, returned for its 76th year in 2025 — a far cry from its glory years.

The 76th Heart of Illinois Fair will proceed this year, despite the cancellation of several events, and will feature various attractions for visitors to enjoy.

An advocacy group with ties to Washington, D.C., is working to bring a national cruise line to the Illinois River that would make a stop in Peoria. The Illinois River Cities and Towns Initiative ...

If inclement weather occurs on July 4, a rain date is scheduled for July 5. Peoria home to 'No. 1' fireworks show in Illinois Event organizers for Peoria's Red, White and Boom are billing this ...

More: Peoria will once again host largest fireworks show in Illinois. Here's what to know Bringing a cruise line to the Illinois River was just a small piece of the pitch the IRCTI delivered to ...