FINANCIAL FOCUS® – Investing With Heart: Find a Financial Advisor Who Shares Your Values

When it comes to managing your money, there’s more to consider than just the bottom line. For many people, investing isn’t only about building wealth or reaching goals — it’s about making sure their dollars support charitable causes and principles that are in line with their closely held values. Read More »

Illinois Central College Wins Statewide Equity and Diversity Award

Illinois Central College (ICC) has been honored with the 2025 Equity and Diversity Award from the Illinois Community College Trustees Association (ICCTA), a top statewide honor recognizing leadership and innovation. Read More »

New and Notable at Fondulac District Library – New Photography Exhibit

Frame by Frame: A Collection of Building Facades by Stephen Curtis Wilson is featured in our second-floor art space now through August 2025. Frame by Frame represents buildings that include local landmarks and hidden gems throughout Central Illinois. Read More »

Tazewell County Clerk & Recorder of Deeds Office Authors Special Letter To Mark Occasion

The Tazewell County Clerk & Recorder of Deeds Office issued the 95,000th Marriage License in the County’s history to Michael Erdmier of Morton & Olivia Bair of Morton. Read More »

East Peoria Chamber of Commerce Announces Exciting Fall and Winter Event Lineup

The East Peoria Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for a robust schedule of events designed to foster business growth, community engagement, and seasonal celebration throughout the remainder of 2025. Read More »

The Wait Is Over: Community Events Are Back at Fon du Lac Park District

It feels like over a decade since the Fon du Lac Park District regularly hosted community events—but we’re ready to change that. With new momentum, a dedicated team, and a whole lot of excitement, we’re bringing back the kind of fun our community has been missing. Read More »

Scout On In Central Illinois – Partner With Scouting to Help Clean Up America’s Waterways

Earlier this year, Scouting America announced a new nationwide service initiative that could have a tremendous impact here in Central Illinois. All it will take is community awareness and a few organizations willing to put the power of Scouting service to work to benefit everyone. Keep reading to find out how. Read More »

75th Anniversary of the Korean War

A crowd of over 80 gathered at the Tazewell County Courthouse on June 25th to honor and recognize the surviving Korean War Veterans on the 75th Anniversary of the Korean War. Eight Korean War Veterans, ranging from 92 to 97 years old, were in attendance with four representing the US Marines, two from the US Army, and two from the US Air Force. Read More »

The Gift of Letting Go: Taking the Next Step in Your Downsizing Journey

In my last article, “The Sunny Side of Downsizing: Finding Joy and Peace in Life’s Next Chapter,” we talked about those early moments of deciding to downsize—clearing out the clutter, sorting through the memories, and making space for a new beginning. That’s a powerful first step. But what comes next? Read More »

East Peoria Public Swimming Pools

The Fondulac Park District’s first swimming pool was constructed in 1929 on part of a ten-acre plot lying between Cole Street and Springfield Road that had previously been purchased from the Ballard family for $12,000. Read More »

In The Spotlight – All Are Welcome at East Peoria Mennonite Church

Shortly after serving his country in the Marine Corps, Pastor Rick Hiatt began attending the Norwood Mennonite Church and soon felt the call to serve in a different way and in a different light. Read More »

Letter From the Mayor, John Kahl

Without question, unfunded mandates continue to be one of the largest challenges confronting local governments in Illinois. Unfunded mandates are requirements imposed on local governments (like cities, villages and towns) by state law that Read More »

Kingdom Autocare – Embodies the Christian Commitment to Serve

Life is full of unwelcome surprises and setbacks, but few can be as disruptive as needing car repairs. The temporary loss of a vehicle, even for a short time, can cause a cascade of complications. Read More »