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.

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

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 ...

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker appointed Peoria City Council member Andre Allen to serve on the Tri-County River Valley Development Authority.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker appointed Peoria City Council member Andre Allen to serve on the Tri-County River Valley Development Authority.

This year’s Butter Cow sculpture was unveiled on Wednesday. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said this is the state fair’s 104th ...

Peoria Park District seeks public input on three proposed playground designs for Endres Park. Residents can share feedback via online survey until August 4 or at a public input session on July 24.

The Hengst Foundation is in talks with the City of Peoria to bring an amphitheater to the city’s Riverfront, potentially in the grassy area near Martinis On Water Street, with the city ...

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So, in this patchwork quilt of a country, we’ve decided the only way to identify our favorite desserts is to go state by ...