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'Night of pure musical magic': Acclaimed artists will play at Peoria festival
Soul, R&B and gospel songs are set to return to the Peoria riverfront this August as part of the Peoria Park District's River City Soul Fest and Gospel Fest. Established in 1999, this year marks Soul Fest's 25-year anniversary. "Immerse yourself in the smooth vibes of R&B, the timeless melodies...
This quirky local bookstore unites love of reading and cuddly cats
Appealing to both readers and pet lovers has apparently been a sound business model for the Tazewell Animal Improvement of Life Society, also known at TAiLS. In 2019, the Pekin-based non-profit organization opened TAiLS of a Bookworm, a bookstore and gift shop where customers could see a selection of cats from local animal shelters available for adoption. TAiLS vice president and TAiLS of a Bookworm store manager Chad Kautz estimated the store has raised between $70,000 and $90,000 for animals shelters in the greater Peoria area.
These Peoria steakhouses once touted 'world's finest meats' and 'bottomless' wine glasses
Ask Dean is a Journal Star column focusing on all things Peoria: its history, mysteries, quirks and culture. Send your questions to dmuellerleile@pjstar.com. Question: What was the name of a steakhouse near the stockyards on Southwest Washington Street? We had a faculty party there in the 1970s. — Linda Hornton Answer: Two different steakhouses operated in the 1970s...
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