Peoria, East Peoria celebrates America’s 250th birthday with red, white & boom!

4 July 2026, 1:38 pm

Despite a severe thunderstorm watch, people gathered on the Peoria and East Peoria sides of the Illinois River to celebrate America's 250th birthday and enjoy the 40th annual Red, White & BOOM!... Read More »

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