(Photo By Flickr User JBLM MWR) “Attention, attention, the Peoria Kids Fest 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 indoor rock climbing wall,…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Oakland Local) Known worldwide as the “Clown Princes/Princessess Of Basketball” and the Ambassadors of Goodwill™, The Harlem Globetrotters are returning to the River City! The Globetrotters are giving back even more during their 90th year with The Great Assist program. Stars of the team will leave a mark in communities across North…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Barney Moss) We all know that Winter recreational activities may help fight off cabin fever, but they also can be dangerous! According to learningcenter.statefarm.com, says before heading outside, brush up on these safety tips for the slopes, rink, and more. Here are a few safety tips that will keep your activities in…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Daniel Flathagen) As with any collision, you must carefully document hit and run accidents for your insurance company and the police. Most of the time, the hit & run situation can be a little tricky since one driver has taken off! According to the State Farm Learning Center, here are some…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Steve Baker) Join in and catch the Frosty 5K on the Peoria Riverfront! The Frosty 5K for Family Core is coming up on Saturday, January 30, 2016. If you register before Sunday, January 10th, you are guaranteed a t-shirt. For registration, go to https://register.chronotrack.com. After the race, a Post-Race awards ceremony…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Michael Lubieniecki) “Get ready, get ready, get ready, Bishop T.D. Jakes has been given the green-light for his talk show!” According to elev8.hellobeautiful.com, Jakes is taking the talk show plunge with a syndicated series targeted for a fall 2016 debut. Jakes has been pursued on and off for years by distributors for…… MORE
(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
