Peoria

The best restaurant choices for vegetarians headed out to the Major League Baseball spring training games in Peoria, Arizona.

It is one of the most difficult topics to report -- that of race "riots." In my city of Peoria, Ill., about 50 African-American youths Sunday allegedly blocked traffic and shouted "We're gonna kill all the white people--this is our neighborhood."

The Peoria area offers several celebratory events over the 4th of July weekend with food, live entertainment and of course, plenty of fireworks.

This is a list of recommended summer camps in the Peoria, Illinois area. I went to ICC College for Kids, BU Kids, Peoria Park District, and Lakeview Museum as a child and I hope your kids can have a great experience too!

Peoria, Illinois, has been the venue for high school basketball finals for along time but is now losing fans, why?

Recently, everywhere I go in Peoria, all I see are workers with leaf blowers cleaning leafs, pebbles and any other "thing." Isn't Peoria going overboard?

Yes it is a long title but someone must report the fact Peoria got snow and further report on the grocery store insanity. What's going on in Peoria, Illinois?

While there might be a Starbucks on every corner, Peoria is home to a few local coffee shops that are more deserving of your money and taste buds.

Here are my top 3 most enjoyable local restaurants and bars in the Heartland based on drink specials, appetizers, location, and atmosphere. Now you don't have to waste time after work wondering where you should go for the best happy hour in Peoria.

Peoria isn't sure where it sits as far as "snow futures." Can I shed a little light on the subject?

Peoria, Illinois, has started to dig out of 15 inches of snow. However, what is going to be the reaction to 10-below weather this evening?

The Peoria, Illinois, area is going up against a 111-year-old record with the current snowfall. What are the numbers?

Have you ever had to fly back to a place that you didn't want to return to? This is a story similar to that, but the trip made the destination strangely bearable.

Peoria, Illinois, while a pretty good size city, has the mentality and sentimentality of a smaller town. So, when a local, well-known market burned down, it stands to reason there is angst. Why does Haddad's Supermarket mean so much to Peoria?

Today is Dec. 31, and Peoria, Illinois, has been hit it seems by every type of weather there is. How can this happen in late December?

November 11th is Veterans' Day and there are some restaurants that are offering free food to Veterans. Who are they?

Richard Pryor directed a film about his life in 1984 in Peoria, Illinois. I got to see a little of it being made. What was it like?

A bus driver had an accident, sending 13 students to the hospital. Why are we still busing?

This article expresses my dissent with Peoria Mayor Jim Ardis's July decision to make Peoria, Illinois, the test city for the conceal-carry gun law.

Carlos Silva was scheduled to rehab in Peoria, Illinois, with the Peoria Chiefs on August 27th. How did he do?

309 offers a fairly traditional menu in a contemporary setting at Junction City in Peoria, Illinois. Although 309 is pricier than many Peoria restaurants, the atmosphere is casual and comfortable.

Paparazzi has been quietly serving up some of the best Italian food in the area since 1983. The Peoria Heights restaurant thrives on word-of-mouth, making it one of the best-kept secrets around.

As I traveled between Peoria, Illinois, and Lafayette, Indiana, I was in some of the biggest weather differences I have experienced in a short amount of time. The tornadoes that hit Peoria forced my friends and I into a basement for shelter for the night.

They say if you don't like the weather in Peoria, Illinois, just wait a few minutes and that is what happened when 15 tornadoes touched down around the city.

Los Jimadores offers some of the best Mexican food in Peoria, with fast and friendly service, good prices, and one of the most entertaining musicians around.

If you're looking for fun activities in Peoria, check out this list.

At first glance, you may think Peoria's sub sandwich offerings are limited to Subway, Blimpie and Quiznos. If you know where to look, there are great subs to be found at local eateries.

This article is about romantic restaurants around Peoria, Illinois.

Impress your date with delicious food and a warm-inviting atmosphere by visiting one of these fine dining restaurants in Peoria, Illinois.

This article is about great places to eat a burger around Peoria, Illinois

This article introduces a potential new student to Bradley and Peoria, Illinois.

Roller derby comes to Central Illinois! Join the Peoria Push Derby Dames in this empowering sport, or come and watch the action.

Fired Up is a pottery and art studio in Peoria Heights. People of all ages can paint their own designs onto pieces they select, and let the staff fire them in the kiln for pickup at a later date.

Pasand does a more than adequate job of filling the void left by the departure of Sizzling India.