September is full of activities. Here are five events you might want to check out in the Peoria area this weekend. The final Riverfront Market of the 2025 season will be held from 8 a.m. to noon ...

The city of Peoria will receive an $11 million donation from the Hengst Foundation to build a new riverfront amphitheater. The Peoria City Council unanimously voted to accept the donation for the ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- If you're looking to explore Illinois a little more, this might be it. The state is gearing up for America's ...

PEORIA — Members of the Peoria City Council gave resounding support Tuesday night for preliminary plans to receive an $11 million donation to construct an amphitheater on the Peoria riverfront. The ...

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A giant Christmas tree will once again be lighting up the Peoria Riverfront this holiday season. A tree lighting ceremony for the 75-foot Norway spruce outside the Peoria ...

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A centuries-old cultural tradition made its debut in Peoria this weekend with the city’s first-ever Dragon Boat Race on the Illinois River. The Peoria Chinese Association hosted ...

In an unanimous move Tuesday night, the Peoria City Council approved a riverfront revitalization plan City Manager Patrick Urich said will cost "right around $26 million." There was no discussion or ...

PEORIA — In the development world, 2026 figures to be a year with plenty to watch out for in the area. Millions of dollars of ...

Originally from East Peoria, Joe Donahue lived in Chicago for many years before returning to the area to open his own business. Goods at Tradecraft Bakeshop will be made using a dough lamination ...

The Peoria Riverfront Museum received a $1 million gift to support science programs, establishing the Mike Rucker Endowment Fund for Science. The gift honors Peoria resident and longtime museum ...