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One of nation's largest smoothie chains coming to East Peoria's Levee District
One of the nation's largest smoothie chains is coming to the Peoria area. Tropical Smoothie Café will introduce its line of specialty smoothies, wraps, sandwiches and salads to East Peoria’s Levee District by late 2024. The chain’s East Peoria location will occupy an existing storefront at 200 W. Washington St., according to City of...
Author's Illinois bucket list includes spots in Downs, Lincoln and Eureka
Author Melanie Holmes' first travel book is part bucket list, part love letter to her home state. Published in 2023, 100 Things to Do in Illinois Before You Die intentionally covers attractions, events and activities all across Illinois from top to bottom — including several spots an arm’s length from Bloomington-Normal.
Why this best-selling author keeps bringing his film expertise to Peoria
Marc Eliot’s relationship with the greater Peoria area began more than a decade ago. The New York Times best-selling author in 2012 received an invitation from the Ronald W. Reagan Society to discuss his 2008 book “Reagan: The Hollywood Years" at Eureka College. ...
Peoria restaurant pauses operations for 'family vacation'
On July 9, Chef Moussa announced the restaurant would be closed through Aug. 5 for a "family vacation." The Facebook announcement went on to thank customers for understanding. Many in the comments wished the staff a safe and happy trip. ...
Saturday Night Cheeseburger @ The 75th Heart Of Illinois Fair
I got a double Smashburger with fries and the fries were crispy, golden and seasoned perfectily!. The Smashburger was cooked to perfection, had mustard, cheddar cheese, onions and lettuce and ti was tasty and delicious! The bun was bakery fresh and it was a fantastic cheeseburger. I’m not going to...
Peoria Makers Art Market lets artists show off their work
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — More than a dozen vendors came out for the 2nd Peoria Makers Art Market. At the Friendly Valley Tavern in Peoria, artists showed off all their goods on the outdoor lawn without having to pay a vendor fee. Ranging from jewelry to artwork and woodworking,...
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