(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
(Photo By Flickr User RVwithTito) Join in on the inaugural Santa Cause 5k Race in Peoria, IL! The Santa Cause 5K Race inaugural event will begin at the Gateway Building on the Peoria Riverfront in at 10am and will go throughout the Downtown Warehouse District to show-case major improvements to the area. Registration is…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Thirteenth Nile) Celebrate the Season of Giving by working with Park Staff to create toys for the animals! Christmas with the Animals will take place at Wildlife Prairie Park in two sessions: one from 10am – 12noon or 1pm – 3pm where you can celebrate the season of giving by…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Maine Running Photos) Just reminding the family to join in and Help Fight Arthritis with the Peoria Jingle Bell Run/Walk coming the first Saturday in December! Participants dress in costumes appropriate for the season and those with a bib will receive free admission to the Peoria Park District’s Klondike Festival.…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User davebloggs007) The month of December is “National Impaired Driving Prevention Month.” The nation saw a slight decline in traffic deaths during 2014. However, an increase in estimated fatalities during the first six months of this year reveals a need to reinvigorate the fight against deadly behavior on America’s roads. According…… MORE
