The Italian Society Festa and Ignite Peoria arts festival are among the highlights of things happening in the Peoria area this weekend.

Charleston welcomes you with the kind of warmth that makes strangers feel like old friends. The town square serves as the community’s living room where neighbors gather and catch up. Eastern Illinois ...

The For Keeps project is a new organization that provides pet owners with essential pet supplies through monthly giveaways, ...

The 34th annual Peoria Blues & Heritage Music Festival will be held Aug. 29-30 at Peoria Riverfront Festival Park. This event will include a world-class lineup of artists from blues, roots, funk, soul ...

Bloomington delivers that sweet combination of small-town feel and city conveniences. Together with its twin city Normal, ...

The Langholfs run with RC Outfitters in Peoria, which has given the family some peace of mind through their support. Since 2015, the running club has raised over $1 million to support St. Jude and its ...

The annual Peoria Irish Fest will be August 23-25 on the Peoria riverfront. Get ready to enjoy Celtic culture galore through ...

SCOOP: Jesse Jackson Jr. leads the pack of potential Democratic contenders in the 2nd Congressional District race, according ...

The Westlake Recreation Center, 28955 Hilliard Blvd., will temporarily close Aug. 4-10 for annual maintenance and deep cleaning.

Indigo Girls and Melissa Etheridge are coming to the Des Moines Civic Center next August! The performance is set for August 20. Learn more about the show here!

The Orion Ensemble will launch its 33rd season with a vibrant program that blends beloved chamber music classics with original works composed specifically for the ensemble.

We check in with Abe Ambroza to see what's happening at the Civic Center!