'We want you here': Escaping anti-LGBTQ+ laws, families find homes and hope in Peoria

5 July 2025, 3:23 am

As many states across the U.S. introduce anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, Peoria, Illinois, has become a destination for families seeking an accepting home.... Read More »

Peoria’s fireworks show never disappoints

4 July 2025, 5:21 pm

Before the fireworks show started, the local 182nd Airlift Wing of the Illinois National Guard flew a C-130H Hercules over the crowd. Peoria’s own American Idol contestant Victor Soloman followed the ...... Read More »

Peoria ‘American Idol’ contestant to sing at 4th of July event

3 July 2025, 1:14 am

PEORIA ( 25News Now) - Peoria-native Victor Solomon will sing the National Anthem ahead of Choose Greater Peoria RED WHITE AND BOOM! presented by i3 Broadband on the 4th of July over the Peoria and ...... Read More »

Fair, fireworks, concerts and more: Here are 15 fun things to do in Peoria in July

30 June 2025, 3:32 am

Independence Day celebrations, the HOI Fair, diverse concerts and more are heating up central Illinois in the month of July.... Read More »

Peoria music festival announce second round of artists

25 June 2025, 11:45 am

The Peoria Blues & Heritage Music Festival will feature performances from Gov’t Mule, Ruthie Foster, ZZ Ward, Tommy Castro & The Painkillers, Ana Popovic, and local central ...... Read More »

What to know about Peoria's July 4 fireworks show for 2025 - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

8 June 2025, 1:00 pm

If inclement weather occurs on July 4, a rain date is scheduled for July 5. Peoria home to 'No. 1' fireworks show in Illinois. Event organizers for Peoria's Red, White and Boom are billing this ...... Read More »

Pride 2025: Here are 10 upcoming LGBTQ+ events around Peoria this summer - MSN

6 June 2025, 9:56 pm

Located about 45 minutes outside Peoria in Bloomington, Illinois, longtime drag and nightlife venue The Bistro will hold its 7th annual PRIDE Fest in downtown Bloomington.... Read More »

Pride 2025: List of LGBTQ+ events in Peoria, Illinois - Peoria Journal Star

6 June 2025, 1:00 pm

Central Illinois offers a variety of Pride Month events, including festivals, storytimes, and sporting events. The largest Pride event in Peoria is the River City Pride Festival, taking place July ...... Read More »

Caterpillar celebrates 100th anniversary in Peoria - IndyStar

14 April 2025, 1:00 pm

News broke early Tuesday morning, just hours before Caterpillar's 100th anniversary celebration was set to kick off in Peoria, that Joseph E. Creed would be succeeding Jim Umpleby as the next CEO ...... Read More »

Veterans Day 2024 activities in Peoria, Illinois: Parades, activities - Detroit Free Press

7 November 2024, 11:00 am

What restaurants offer freebies, free meals or deals in Illinois? Saturday’s events. East Peoria: East Peoria VFW Post 2078 is hosting the city’s 93rd annual Veterans Parade at 1:30 p.m. on ...... Read More »

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