Fon du Lac Park District Receives $600,000 Grant

Fon du Lac Park District has been selected to receive a $600,000 Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) grant from the State of Illinois. This grant money will be used for Park improvements and the revitalization of Neumann Park in East Peoria. Read More »

10 Risk Factors for Opioid Addiction and How to Prevent It

Opioid use disorder, often referred to as “opioid addiction” or “opioid dependence,” is a medical condition characterized by a pattern of opioid use that has become problematic in an individual’s life. Read More »

Scout On In Central Illinois – Scouts Are Not Afraid to Get Dirty!

You know who Mike Rowe is, right? He’s not from around here, but some of his ideas and efforts are having an impact on Scouting and Scouts in Central Illinois. Read More »

Dogs and Winter Weather

I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! In our house, we celebrated with one daughter home from MN (she works at Mayo Clinic), and then we visited our daughter in Marshfield, WI just before the snow hit! Read More »

Winners Named in Outdoor Decoration Contest

Ten holiday decorated properties have been designated the winners of the 2024 Christmas Splendor Exterior Decorating Contest, an East Peoria Festival of Lights event sponsored by the East Peoria Beautification Commission. Read More »

Groundbreaking Ceremony for New EP Police Headquarters

A new era for the East Peoria Police Department has started with the Dec. 20 groundbreaking ceremony for its new police station. The new police headquarters will be located at 500 W. Camp St., across from the intersection of West Camp and Clock Tower Drive. Read More »

Troop 178’s Annual Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction

Scouts BSA Troop 178’s annual spaghetti dinner and silent auction fundraiser will be on January 25, 2025, from 4 to 8 p.m., at the Morton United Methodist Church, 420 N. Tennessee Ave., Morton. Read More »

New and Notable at Fondulac District Library

FDL now offers Yoto Mini audio players and audio cards for checkout! This new collection offers another fun format for kids to enjoy stories and music from the library at home or on-the-go. Read More »

Unlocking Business Potential: The East Peoria Chamber of Commerce

In today’s competitive business environment, local chambers of commerce play a pivotal role in fostering growth and collaboration. The East Peoria Chamber of Commerce stands out as a vital resource for businesspersons in the community aimed at helping businesses not only connect but thrive. Read More »

Kiwanis Delivers Holiday Meals

Members of the East Peoria Kiwanis Club collected and delivered food to shut-ins in the Richland Farms area in East Peoria on December 11. The Central Illinois KIDZ for Cue Sports Kiwanis Club raised $4,000 for the food drive and Richland Farms Community Center served as a distribution point. Read More »

Recipe of the Month – Meatball Tortellini Soup

After a busy season of groups and gatherings, sometimes a new year calls for easy, filling meals you can enjoy with your nearest and dearest. Warm, hearty Meatball Tortellini Soup can do just that as a delicious one-pot solution. Visit Culinary.net to find more warming winter recipes. Read More »

FINANCIAL FOCUS – Time for New Year’s Financial Resolutions

Now that the calendar has flipped, it’s time for some New Year’s resolutions. You could decide you’re going to exercise more, lose weight, learn a new skill, or reconnect with old friends — the possibilities are almost limitless. Read More »

ABC Washing Machine

East Peoria was once the home of one of the premier producers of washing machines in the world. Altorfer Bros. Company built a manufacturing plant in East Peoria in 1914. It was located on 35 acres of land where Caterpillar sits today. Read More »

In The Spotlight – Independent Brokerage Finds Its Place in the Local Real Estate Market

When Shannon Fonner and Gaye Lynn Green, co-owners of Sunflower Real Estate Group, were looking to name their new real estate brokerage, they wanted something that uniquely described the kind of business they intended to grow. A photograph of a sunflower planted a seed. Read More »

Random Acts of Kindness – For Yourself & Others *2025*

Every year about this time, most of us think about New Year’s resolutions. Let your resolutions this year be about bettering yourself and helping others. Read More »

Letter From the Mayor, John Kahl

The recent announcement by Cullinan Properties welcoming Boot Barn and Best Buy to the Levee District in East Peoria reinforces East Peoria’s position as a dynamic hub for commerce and community activity. Read More »

More Space Means Better Policing for Chief Dave Catton

Stocking-capped East Peoria city officials broke ground for a new police station on a cold day in late December. Police Chief Dave Catton couldn’t be happier. Read More »