(Photo By Flickr User Bill Abbott) “O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree, how lovely are your branches!” Around this time every year, many who opt to use real trees find they dry out before the height of the season! Here are a five ways to extend the life of your tree: 1) Cut a…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Jackie) “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas……” Well, a whole lot of Christmas in these Land Of Lincoln towns! According to onlyinyourstate.com, the top ten towns across Illinois that have decorations, activities and a certain je ne sais quoi (quality) to really get you in the holiday mood. The 10 of…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Rojer) Owens Center will be holding a Special Holiday Public Skate With Santa! Join Santa at Owens Center for the annual Skate With Santa Saturday, December 19th from 2:30pm to 4:30pm. Admission is $4 for 12 and under, $5 for adults, $4 for seniors plus a $3 skate rental. Owens…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User JLS Photography – Alaska) Bring the family out to sing your favorite Christmas songs at the Journal Star Christmas Sing! This fun family event is taking place at the Great Hall in the Peoria Civic Center at 7pm on Wednesday, December 16th. This event is free, parking is free, and the…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Arturo Pardavila III) Eureka, IL native, 2-time MLB All-Star and World Series Champion Ben Zobrist, agrees to play and and take his talents to the Windy City! According to cinewsnow.com, the Chicago Cubs have reportedly added one of the game’s most versatile stars to their roster. The ball club agreed to a…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User David) Round up the family and check out this star studded holiday event! Shall We Dance on Ice will be presented at the U.S. Cellular Coliseum in Bloomington, IL. This event will be hosted by Kristi Yamaguchi and Rumer Willis, the show will feature performances by superstar dancers including Dmitry Chaplin, Chelsie…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Mike Mozart) CWTC’s “Give Back Fundraiser,” is continuing with Chili’s in Peoria and East Peoria through the end of the year! The community fundraiser began in October and proceeds directly benefit programs and services for CWTC consumers. Patti Gratton, Executive Director for CWTC, says, “We are so grateful to…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Steven Saus) Folepi’s Winter Wonderland is a drive of oohs and aahs; make sure you drive over and join in on the holiday celebration! The drive-through electric park is the Festival of Lights’ signature event! Folepi’s Winter Wonderland features the majority of the Parade of Lights floats and many other…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Fairfax County) With attitude and gratitude, we say thank you River City & surrounding areas for giving food and hope on this holiday season! It is because of you that people in Central Illinois who aren’t able to afford 3 meals a day, will be able to eat. And because of you,…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Norm Lanier) Come join in with the Wildlife Prairie Park family for the upcoming “Santa’s Wildlife Express” event! Santa’s Wildlife Express is so nice they had to expand this day thrice! That’s right, this popular event has been expanded to three days! Here are the days and dates for this…… MORE
