(Photo By Flickr User Shrisha Radhakrishna) “Kids get ready, get ready, get ready; the 2018 Peoria KidsFest is coming; the Peoria Kids Fest is coming!” Join in for activities that are both fun and educational for the entire family! Attractions include Fun on the Run Inflatables, laser tag, pumpkin patch carnival ride, face painting, an…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Lwp Kommunikáció) “Come One, Come All, As………” TV personality Tamron Hall, will be this year’s guest speaker for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Luncheon held on Monday, January 15, 2018 at the Peoria Civic Center in Peoria, IL. Doors will open at 11am and the luncheon begins at 12Noon.…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr franchise opportunities) In response to violence, a new program will offer a year-round basketball league to boys in Peoria’s East Bluff area. The free program is offered to boys age 8 through 14. Several groups are helping to sponsor the Rebound program, including Peoria Charter Coach Company, Illinois American Water and the…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Erick Fredericks) Two central Illinois cities rate high on a financial website’s rankings of the best places in the state to bring up a family. According to wallethub.com & week.com, Washington, IL ranked fourth on the list, and Normal, IL came in seventh place. Other area cities making the top…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Mike Kalasnik) According to week.com, Kroger is closing two Peoria, IL stores. The Wisconsin Avenue and Harmon Highway locations will close at the end of January, according to the company. Spokesperson Eric Halvorson said they were not bringing in enough money. He knows both employees and shoppers are concerned, which is…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Mike Mozart) The new year of 2018, is expected to bring the highest gas prices since 2014. GasBuddy.com said on earlier this week, that the price increase is due in part to OPEC cutting oil production, which has cut back on oil inventories. There are roughly 50 million barrels of…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Jason Meredith) With subzero low temperatures and cold waves ending by this weekend in the River City and surrounding areas, here is just a reminder of some things you shouldn’t leave in your car: Cell phones- Apple advises against storing the iPhone or iPad at temperatures below negative four degrees,…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Kamil Dziedzina Photos) The National Weather Service of Lincoln, IL, issued wind chill warnings and advisories across The Land Of Lincoln this New Year. According to The Associated Press & wgem.com, wind chill warnings were set for parts of northern and central Illinois earlier this week, with forecast wind chills of…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Marcy Leigh) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers several tips to stay safe during the bitter cold snap here in the Land Of Lincoln. Take Action- *Dress warmly and stay dry. *Wear a hat, scarf, and mittens. *If you have to do heavy outdoor chores, work slowly. *Avoid…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User z287marc) Police warn empty boxes can lure thieves into your home. A lot of big-ticket items are gifted during the holidays, but putting them out on the curbside with the rest of your recycling might be a welcome mat for thieves. Sgt. Adam Yates of the Quincy Police Department in Quincy,…… MORE
