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Summer Camp, Motown legends and more: 16 things to do in Peoria in May
1+ day, 46+ min ago (778+ words) As summer approaches and the weather gets warmer, big concerts, fundraisers and other gatherings will be happening in Peoria. Here are 16 things to do in the Peoria area during May. The first Riverfront Market of the 2026 season will be held…...
Henry/Midland senior voted fans' choice for Peoria-area preseason girls track athlete of the year
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (166+ words) Henry/Midland's Daniella Bumber was voted the 2026 Peoria-area fans' choice for preseason high school girls track and field athlete, beating out seven other nominees. Bumber earned 48. 6 percent of the. .. Henry/Midland senior voted fans' choice for Peoria-area preseason girls track…...
Fore Peoria: Restaurant prepared to open at new Peoria golf facility
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (91+ words) Peoria Journal Star Fore Peoria: Restaurant prepared to open at new Peoria golf facility After years of planning and preparation, Fairways is teeing up to welcome the public for a series of soft opening events. For co-owner Matt Rixner, reaching…...
Middle Eastern eatery opens second location in new Peoria supermarket
3+ mon, 5+ day ago (74+ words) pjstar. com Middle Eastern eatery opens second location in new Peoria supermarket PEORIA " Curly Shawarma has expanded to a second storefront a little less than a year after opening its original location in West Peoria. The Middle Eastern eatery is…...
'Ready for the moment': Bradley freshman from Manual flexes potential vs. ISU
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (92+ words) Peoria Journal Star 'Ready for the moment': Bradley freshman from Manual flexes potential vs. ISU NORMAL " Dietrich Richardson grew up watching the basketball rivalry between the Bradley Braves and Illinois State Redbirds. But the BU freshman and former Manual star…...
Go Fund Me set up for ICE agent with Peoria ties who fatally shot woman
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (444+ words) The Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent with Peoria ties who fatally shot a woman in Minneapolis last week had a Go Fund Me page set up for him, with hundreds of thousands of dollars raised as of Monday. Jonathan Ross,…...
Popular Peoria restaurant prepares to take a short hiatus
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (117+ words) Peoria Journal Star Popular Peoria restaurant prepares to take a short hiatus PEORIA " A family vacation is on the horizon for Jerusalem Restaurant. The eatery will be on hiatus from Jan. 19 through Feb. 3. It plans to reopen on Feb. 4. Situated…...
Over a dozen restaurants, bars, cafes plan to open in Peoria this year
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (93+ words) From a speakeasy style concept to a restaurant located at a golf center, these Peoria-area establishments are expected to open this year. Over a dozen restaurants, bars, cafes plan to open in Peoria this year As the Peoria area welcomes…...
From Jason Aldean to Katt Williams, these stars are scheduled to perform in Peoria
4+ mon, 6+ hour ago (673+ words) The phrase "Will it play in Peoria?" has been around for a long time. Former Peoria Journal Star history columnist Bill Adams believed the question may have been circulating as early as the 1850s. According to the online regional database Greater…...
More than 45 food and drink businesses have opened in the Peoria area
4+ mon, 6+ day ago (86+ words) Peoria Journal Star More than 45 food and drink businesses have opened in the Peoria area A plethora of new food and drink establishments have opened in the Peoria area this year " from brunch businesses and bakeries to Mexican eateries and…...