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Grammy-winners, legends headline Peoria Blues & Heritage Festival lineup
Blues, soul and Americana singer Shemekia Copeland, Blues Hall of Famer and three-time Grammy winner Bobby Rush, and Chicago-based blues singer, songwriter and guitarist Joanna Connor will perform at the Peoria Blues & Heritage Festival on Aug. 30-31 on the Peoria riverfront. Also appearing will be Here Come the Mummies, as well as five-time Grammy-nominated blues singer, songwriter and pianist Marcia Ball, reported Jay Goldberg Events & Entertainment in a news release. Dwayne Dopsie & The Zydeco...
CI Road Trip: Heart of Illinois Fair
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Chief Meteorologist Chris Yates was in Peoria Friday at the Heart of Illinois Fair at the Expo Gardens as part of our CI Road Trip. He said the weather was perfect for the fair. While there are no carnival rides this year, he said there are still a lot of things to do.
Meanwhile, Back In Peoria’s Past - This Week: Jimmy’s Bar In Celebration of Their Upcoming 42nd Anniversary Week Celebration!
Jimmy’s Bar is an iconic West Peoria bar that opened its doors in 1982. I became a regular that year and up until 1993, I was in there at least a few times every month enjoying the beer, food, people and the hospitality and fun vibes provided by owner Jimmy Spears and his outstanding and friendly crew.
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,...
When 'The Bob Newhart Show' played in Peoria — at least in TV land
Illinois native Bob Newhart will forever be tied to Chicago, the setting of the beloved sitcom "The Bob Newhart Show," about a Windy City psychologist. But the acclaimed comedian and actor also has enduring links to Peoria. Newhart died Thursday at age 94. In a Season 2 episode of "The...
Local Family raising money for St. Jude by serving up Lemonade
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A 4-year-old girl and her family may not be running for St. Jude this week, but they are fundraising in a sweet way: hosting a lemonade stand Friday afternoon. 4-year-old Alice was inspired by her aunt Marie Hatterman, who was diagnosed with Hodkin’s Lymphoma when...
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.
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