29 July 2010, 9:13 pm
The 162 girls softball teams playing at EastSide Centre this week are bringing more than balls and bats to the area.... Read More »
29 July 2010, 6:03 pm
The DePue Mens Club is best known for sponsoring the APBA Pro National Championship boat races for the past 26 years. But hand-in-hand with that fun and entertaining three-day event is a more serious mission.... Read More »
29 July 2010, 1:22 pm
An adjunct religion instructor barred from teaching by the University of Illinois after defending the Roman Catholic stance on homosexuality has been invited back to teach this fall. Adjunct associate professor Kenneth Howell was reinstated today -- a day after the deadline when his lawyers said the... Read More »
29 July 2010, 12:08 pm
A retired licensed social worker in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease will relate her personal story at a program stressing the importance of early intervention sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association Central Illinois Chapter.... Read More »
29 July 2010, 11:06 am
Local farmer uses sweet corn sales to help cancer fundraiser.... Read More »
29 July 2010, 12:25 am
In the mood for some blues? The 22nd annual Illinois Blues Festival is set for Sept. 3 and 4 at CEFCU Center Stage at the Landing on the Peoria Riverfront.... Read More »
28 July 2010, 11:55 pm
Items for Calendar and Night Life must be received in writing by noon Thursday for the next Thursday's publication. Releases must include a signature and daytime telephone number. Mail to Calendar/Night Life, in care of Jennifer Towery, Cue, Journal Star, 1 News Plaza, Peoria, IL 61643; send faxes t... Read More »
28 July 2010, 10:11 pm
DECATUR Fred Puglia knows how to throw a party. The Springfield-based promoter was the mastermind behind LincolnFest and Springfield Air Rendezvous, both quintessential city events in their heyday, as well as the wildly popular Midwest Tribute to the King Elvis impersonator competition, now in its ... Read More »
27 July 2010, 10:15 pm
Carlos Sainz Jr. and amateurs Michael Sainz and Jordan Wetsch were the only area players to make the cut at the 61st Illinois Open Golf Championship.... Read More »
26 July 2010, 10:59 am
Monday the Peoria Area Green Party is hosting an Election Year Bus Ride, featuring US Congressional candidate Sheldon Schafer and Rich Whitney, Green Party candidate for Governor.... Read More »