‘I believe in Downtowns:’ New bookshop setups in the heart of Peoria

14 May 2026, 11:50 am

River City Reading Room, a new bookstore in downtown Peoria, opened its doors with a ribbon cutting and will host book club meetings and author talks, providing a third place for people to gather ...... Read More »

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