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Prosecutor: ‘Appalling’ – term used to describe condition of 27 malnourished dogs,
UPDATED (3:45 p.m.) — A prosecutor told a Peoria County judge that 27 emaciated dogs deemed by an animal control officer were in “appalling” condition. That statement during a hearing Friday afternoon in Peoria County Circuit Court where the owners were charged with a misdemeanor count and ordered not to be around or to possess any pets.
The Peoria Blues and Heritage Music Festival returns with more local artists
PEORIA (25News Now) - The Peoria Blues and Heritage Music Festival is back for its 34th year of good tunes, and a taste of the River city at the Riverfront. The music festival opened doors down at the Peoria riverfront earlier this afternoon. The event featured several blues artists performing...
Boys Of Fall Are Coming To Metamora
The Kiwanis Club of Metamora is excited to announce three Metamora Area Alumni are performing live the weekend before Metamora Homecoming 2024! Come out and enjoy some great country music and help support a very deserving local charity! Don’t miss Joe Stamm Band, Brody Vancil & The Burners, and Landon Durst performing live on September 21, 2024, at Black Partridge Park in Metamora, Illinois.
Fire, clowns, pro wrestling and lots of sweet corn at a sweaty Sweet Corn Circus
Last weekend, Uptown Normal had jugglers, tumblers, fire dancers and clowns around every corner. Visitors saw a wrestling ring and vendor booths. And of course, no Sweet Corn Circus is complete without corn. So. Much. Corn. It was a super sweaty Sweet Corn Circus this year, but thousands braved the...
Photo Gallery: Exotic Petting Zoo
Have you ever seen an albino kangaroo? Pet a skunk? Held a tarantula? Students in Hall Council gave Braves the ultimate opportunity on Sunday by bringing Wild Times Exotics, a company that educates and trains people on different animals, to campus.
Celebrate Founder's Day at Glen Oak Park
Looking for something fun to do with the family next weekend? Look no further! Come out to Glen Oak Park on September 7th from 2-7 pm to celebrate 130 years of the Peoria Park District in style! This milestone event promises to be packed with entertainment, activities, and plenty of good vibes. Best of all, most of the activities are FREE, so bring the whole crew and soak in the fun!
Pride and Persistence | A new novel by local author
PEORIA, Ill (WMBD) — Local author Joe Chianakas released his latest novel “Pride and Persistence” on Tuesday, Aug. 27 and he calls it “An Unapologetically hopeful story of Love conquering hate”. Joe, being a member of the LGBTQ+ community, believes it’s important for people to have...
A play about a city council meeting might be the year’s most gripping theater
You may not think political theater and actual theater have much in common, but you don’t have to look far to see life imitating art. In 1997, a macaw named Jelly Bean made a splash at a Peoria City Council meeting when council member Gary Sandberg showed up with the feathered friend on his shoulder. Though he never returned to the dais, Jelly Bean was so beloved in Peoria that the Journal Star newspaper published an obituary when he died in 2016.
Three Days Off + Three Paragraphs From My Forthcoming Book: “Confessions Of A Spiteful Writer” - Part Six
It’s time for the weekly update on how I’m doing with the writing of my forthcoming book, “Confessions Of A Spiteful Writer.”. I’m not nearly as far as I hoped I would be. I’m just in the middle of chapter ten, which is about being a freelance writer in New York City and the start of my fanzine, fishwrap. This chapter spans August of 1993 to March of 1994.
5 Best Peoria Italian Restaurants in Illinois
Peoria, Illinois, may be best known for its Midwest charm and scenic river views, but it also boasts a vibrant culinary scene, particularly when it comes to Italian cuisine. Whether you’re craving a hearty plate of pasta, a gourmet pizza, or authentic Italian desserts, Peoria has something to offer.
'Pride and Persistence' continues Peoria author Joe Chianakas's Karate Kid love story, with plenty of new twists
There's new twists galore in a Peoria author's latest installment in his book series centered around the travails of high school martial-arts enthusiast Aiden Rothe and friends. Joe Chianakas is an Illinois Central College professor and author of the Rabbit in Red horror trilogy. Pride and Persistence picks up where...
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