Central Illinois Easterseals run, walk, rally set for April 18

20 March 2026, 5:33 am

The annual Central Illinois Easterseals Run, Walk, Rally will take place on April 18th in East Peoria and Bloomington, with a 5K race, 1 mile walk, post race party, and activities for the whole ...... Read More »

Peoria event to showcase artifacts telling Illinois history

18 March 2026, 8:56 am

The Peoria Historical Society will present "Illinois History in 10 Objects" on April 23rd at the River Station Restaurant, featuring artifacts from the Illinois State Museum and stories from local ...... Read More »

45th annual Peoria St. Patrick’s Day parade draws crowds despite single-digit wind chills

17 March 2026, 12:37 pm

The 45th annual Peoria St. Patrick’s Day Parade drew more than 100 floats, bands, and community groups to the streets Tuesday, with attendees braving wind chills in the single digits for the ...... Read More »

Peoria St. Patrick’s Day events still going on, despite cold weather

16 March 2026, 12:30 pm

Despite the cold weather, the Peoria St. Patrick's Day Parade and Irish celebration at Kelleher's are still happening, with bag pipers, an Irish breakfast, and food trucks providing entertainment.... Read More »

Blarney Blitz brings more than 600 runners to downtown Peoria for St. Patrick’s Day race

15 March 2026, 8:31 am

Over 600 runners participated in the annual Blarney Blitz, a festive St. Patrick's Day race that winds through downtown Peoria and the Rock Island Greenway trail, bringing the community together to ...... Read More »

Between Chicago and Peoria is a quaint Illinois city with a walkable downtown, festivals, and shops

14 March 2026, 10:15 pm

If you're in Chicago and want to feel some small-town vibes, head to this charming Illinois city for walking, shopping, and seasonal festivals.... Read More »

Road closures planned for Peoria events on Saturday

3 October 2025, 12:18 pm

PEORIA, Ill, (WMBD) — Peoria will be abustle with activities over the weekend, three of which will bring road closures Saturday that at times, might make getting here or there take a little longer.... Read More »

Zoo event, block party and more: Here are 5 things to do in the Peoria area this weekend

23 July 2025, 7:02 pm

Whitney's Walk For Life 2025 will be held Saturday, July 26, at Jubilee State Park in Brimfield. The event will feature both a 5K run and 5K walk. The run will start at 7:55 a.m. and the walk will ...... Read More »

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

29 June 2025, 7:03 pm

Correction: A previous version of this story included incorrect info about fireworks. As we get ready to celebrate Independence Day in central Illinois, it's also time to enjoy local festivals, check ...... Read More »

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