New and Notable at Fondulac District Library

Fondulac District Library staff can help you or your loved one connect with the Talking Book and Braille Service (TBBS), the Regional Library liaison to the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS). NLS provides braille books and audiobooks, easy-to-use playback equipment, and digital downloads at no cost to the reader. Read More »

CIRT Calendar of Classes and Events - March - May 2026

We hope everyone enjoyed their holiday season. Please save the date for Fundraisers, volunteer training, and classes for the 2026 CIRT Season. For more information, please give us a call at the office at 309.670.9091, Cell: 309.699.3710, check out our website for updates at cirt.info , or email us a [email protected]. Read More »

Financial Focus® Putting Your Aging Parents’ Wishes First

As your parents grow older, it may be time to talk with them about financial and aging issues, which may involve difficult conversations. You’ll want to be careful how you approach this. Mention ahead of time that you’d like to talk to them about their future plans and reassure them that you want to understand their wishes, so their affairs will be taken care of as they would like. Read More »

Travel Protection: Peace of Mind Wherever Life Takes You

In today’s fast-paced world, travel has become a regular part of life — whether for work, vacations, family visits, or special adventures. While travel brings meaningful experiences, it can also introduce uncertainty. Read More »

Stop Tossing and Turning: Five Central Illinois Fixes for Better Sleep Tonight

Nights in Central Illinois should end with peace and a pillow, not staring at the ceiling at 2am. A good night’s rest isn’t complicated — it’s something everyone deserves. It comes down to support, routine, airflow, and the right equipment. If you’re tired of being tired, start with a few simple tweaks. Read More »

Tazewell County Bicentennial – Recognizing Tazewell County Clerks – Part 6

As Tazewell County approaches our Bicentennial in April of 2027, current Tazewell County Clerk John C. Ackerman and former County Clerk Christie A. Webb will be honoring and recognizing the previous 22 community leaders to have held this position. Read More »

Gift Drive Success

SRO Rachel Giffhorn recently spearheaded a gift drive for several area families. This took weeks of planning and preparation. She was able to deliver over 500 gifts to 47 different children in 23 different families! All of this was made possible by the donations she received. Thank you! Read More »

Folepi Town, Track Down

Congratulations to the winner of the Folepi Town, Track Down raffle drawing, Timothy Russell and his wife! A photo of a mysterious location in East Peoria was posted on the East Peoria Festival of Lights socials and website. The location was of a water pump in the Levee District. Read More »

Find Folepi Ornament Hunt

Congratulations to the Rupert Family for finding Folepi’s ornament on December 17that 6:20am. The ornament was hidden under a bench, closest to the old horse’s pin, on the Illinois River Trail & Matheny Rd. In this contest, a 3” round, acrylic, FOLEPI ornament is hidden in a clear plastic bag, outdoors in a non-dangerous location, on public property within the East Peoria city limits. Read More »

ICC Educational Foundation Receives $250,000 Donation from Philippi-Hagenbuch

The Illinois Central College Educational Foundation has received a $250,000 donation from Philippi-Hagenbuch, providing a significant investment in the long-term strength of the College and establishing the newly named Philippi-Hagenbuch Welding Lab. Read More »

In Search of History… with Tazewell Co. Genealogical and Historical Society

The next meeting of the Tazewell County Genealogical and Historical Society will be on Tuesday, February 10th at 7 PM. The speaker will present a program on a few of the American Revolutionary War Soldiers that came to live in Tazewell County. Read More »

Emergency Alert System UPDATE

The new Emergency Alert System, CodeRed by Crisis24, is up and running. A portal has been created for East Peoria residents and can be found on the City of East Peoria’s website: https://accountportal.onsolve.net/EastPeoriaILAlertSystem. Through the new user portal, residents can: Read More »

Join us for the East Peoria Chamber of Commerce’s 46th Annual Dinner and see who our next award recipients will be!

Our dinner is 5–8:30pm on Thursday, January 29th at the Par-A-Dice Hotel & Casino. Business casual attire. The invocation will be given by Sister Judith of OSF and the distinguished speaker for the evening is James Shadid, President of Bradley University. Read More »

City of East Peoria Declares Participation in Honor of The Nation’s 250th Anniversary

The City of East Peoria has officially proclaimed they will be participating in Illinois America250 to recognize the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. Resolution no.2526-065, signed by Mayor John P. Kahl on October 21st, affirms the City of East Peoria’s pride in participating as part of Illinois America250, a statewide initiative encouraging communities to reflect on America’s past, celebrate the present, and inspire the future. Read More »

Letter From the Mayor, John Kahl

The City Council recently adopted the East Peoria 2045 Comprehensive Plan. The City’s Comprehensive Plan is a foundational document that is critical to shaping our city’s future. Within this long-range planning document, you will find a shared vision for a stronger, more vibrant, and sustainable community for all residents. Read More »

Don’t Hibernate! Get Out and Enjoy East Peoria!

Central Illinois winters can be challenging. For one thing: the weather. For another: the tendency to hunker down and hibernate until the weather improves. Granted, a good book and a cup of tea in front of the fireplace is pretty attractive when the snow is blowing and temperatures plunge. Read More »