(Photo By Flickr User Alice Henneman) The advantages of Summer are very abundant. Warm weather, outdoor festivities, and extra time with family and friends always create long lasting memories. With all of the socializing Summer brings it can be tough to eat healthily; the good thing is we tend to desire less heavy meals…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Scott Thleman) Ocean swimming is different from swimming in a pool: You have to watch out for currents, waves and other natural dangers. Use these safe tips for ocean swimming. Ocean Swimming Basics: First things first: Strong swimming skills are essential in the ocean’s unpredictable environment. Never go into the…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User David Wilson) “It’s a great college to work for, right here in Central Illinois.” For the second year in a row, Illinois State’ has been named a “great college to work for” according to cinewsnow.com & the Chronicle of Higher Education. ISU received honors in seven categories, including: Collaborative Governance; Confidence…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User marada) The much popular Gus Macker Basketball Tournament is coming back to the River City! After nearly nine years, the three-on-three basketball tournament is returning on the last weekend in July. The Macker Tournament is designed so that anyone can play: male or female, young and old, short and tall, the…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Rachel Gardner) “River City, River City, are you ready?” Get ready as the C-SPAN Cable Network is coming to the Central Illinois Area. The reason being is, Peoria has been chosen to be part of C-SPAN’s cities tour. According to cinewsnow.com, camera crews will visit different literary and historical sites while…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Jim Larrison) Get ready for the 2016 football season; also, get a behind the scenes look at the Chicago Bears! Join in at Soldier Field on the first Saturday in August for the Meijer Chicago Bears Family Fest! Family Fest a one of a kind experience for you and your…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Bob B. Brown) Tickets for the 18th Annual River City Soul Fest, which features two nights of national Gospel and R&B acts, are on sale right now! Peoria’s signature event returns to the RiverFront on August 2016! Spanning the first weekend of August at Peoria’s Riverfront Festival Park, Gospel acts will…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Josh McGinn) The 67th Annual Heart Of Illinois Fair concludes at the EXPO Gardens in Peoria, IL for the final time on Saturday! Here’s a sneak peak at what’s happening at the HOI Fair Finale for Saturday: Saturday-7/16/2016: HOI Fair Day 8am- Sheep Open Show Breeding Stock 12noon-6pm- HOI Fair Carnival…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User lePhotography) It’s Day 8 of the HOI Fair in Peoria, IL! Here is your chance to have some fun at the EXPO Gardens and be a part of the 67th Annual Heart Of Illinois Fair. Let’s take a closer look to see what is happening today at the HOI Fair, right…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User GollyGForce) If you are wondering what will be happening tonight, here is a list of activities for the whole family to enjoy! Here is a list of what’s going on for Day 7 at the 67th Annual HOI Fair: Thursday 7/14/2016 (German-Bliss Implement, Inc. Day)– 4pm – 7pm – Carnival…… MORE
