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Warehouse District restaurant to expand days of operation in Peoria
Less than one month after opening, Pop-Up Chicken Shop plans to expand its days of operation in Peoria. The restaurant – also home to The Love Shack – announced it will be open seven days a week beginning Monday, July 22. The establishment was previously closed on Mondays. ...
Verizon stores giving away $3M worth of backpacks ahead of back-to-school season
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Verizon wireless stories in the Peoria area are giving away millions of dollars in backpacks away for free ahead of the back-to-school season. According to a press release from Round Room, LLC, participating Verizon stores in Pontiac, Chillicothe, Peoria and Washington are giving away $3 million worth of clear backpacks for free to students in an effort to relieve the financial burden on parents and caregivers before class starts.
New and coming soon: Restaurants open, plan to open in Peoria area
There have been plenty of serious news stories for us to digest this week – from recent storms causing power outages for thousands in the community to the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump. Stay up to date on all the latest news stories at the Journal Star’s website.
Drag Brunch returns for River City Pride 2024
PEORIA – The Drag N’ Paint Brunch will return to wrap up the weekend for River City Pride Fest 2024 this weekend. The brunch is on Sunday, July 21, at Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino. Doors open and the brunch buffet begins at 10:30 a.m. with the show starting at 11 a.m. The Par-A-Dice brunch buffet is included with the entry fee and a cash bar will be available.
Celebrate Hot Dog Day with the best dogs in central Illinois
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — It’s National Hot Dog Day! Central Illinois is home to some of the best dogs, bratwursts, sausages, corn dogs and frankfurters around. You can find some of the best places to get a dog in the area based on Google review scores below:. Peoria...
Rock the Races! Ace Frehley And Jackyl Set To Rock The World Famous Peoria T-T’s In July!
3-Gun Productions presents Rock the Races this summer at the world famous Peoria TT’s Friday July 26th and Saturday July 27th. Friday night legendary KISS guitarist Ace Frehley along with special guests, Peoria’s own Emperors and Angels and Second Chance. Then Saturday night, July 27th Don’t miss Jackyl with special guest Plush and Elvis Monroe. Gates open at 4:30 each night, shows start at 6:30. Advanced tickets go on sale Tuesday, May 7th at 9am. Purchase your tickets online at 3GunProductions.com.
Pokémon Day at the Peoria Zoo | Good Day Central Illinois
PEORIA, Ill. (WYZZ) — Visit Pokéstops, battle friends, and fight to “catch ’em all” during Pokémon Day at the Peoria Zoo. Animals aren’t the only thing you can see at the Peoria Zoo. The zoo is hosting an upcoming Pokémon Day on Saturday, July 27th, where attendees can connect and build a sense of camaraderie amongst other local Pokémon fans. During the event, patrons can visit Pokéstops on the Pokémon Go app, battle other Pokémon trainers, and trade cards.
‘Sweet Bids’ July 15th-19th With Champion Pool And Spa!
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The MBIP Dog Days Of Summer…2024! Week Number Four @: Fort Clark Gastropub
Over a year ago I became a mall walker, so I’m kind of an expert at all things Northwoods Mall. A new and intriguing spot opened up last year in the food court. The name has been changed a couple times, but it’s now known as Fort Clark Gastropub and I’ve been meaning to stop there and try it out.
Tips for getting landscape plants through summer
While much of the work done in the garden happens in the spring, that doesn’t mean growers can coast through summer. Supplemental watering, weeding and managing pests will go a long way to keep landscapes growing through the summer. Water. As the temperatures heat up and the spigot in...
Peoria-born River the Mandrill celebrates her first birthday at the Peoria Zoo
A baby primate at the Peoria Zoo celebrates her first birthday this summer. River the Mandrill was born last year on Aug. 19. Director Max Lakes says River joined the horde, which is the technical term for a group of mandrills, originally established at the Peoria Zoo 13 years ago.
Film meets art in latest film series at the Peoria Riverfront Museum
On this week's episode of Out and About, WCBU's Jody Holtz sits in for Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright to talk about Frame to Frame: Film Meets Art, the Peoria Riverfront Museum’s first ever series that pairs film with art from PRM's exhibition FRESH: New Directions in Contemporary Art. Joining...
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