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For 44 years, the Steamboat Classic has been Central Illinois' premier running event. The ‘boat is more than just another race, it’s a huge event that brings in runners from around the wor...

photog doc watson 2011Bob Seger has enjoyed a prolific career, spanning six decades and earning passage in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (2004) AND the Song Writers Hall of Fame (2012), a rare double...

doc watson photogThe East Peoria High School softball team had a chance to repeat Peoria area sports history in back-to-back weekends. Last weekend, the Peoria Heights baseball team won the schoolR...

ORyan, Cruz, and Homer pose for a pic at Dozer Park!For many, summer means bringing the family down to Dozer Park for Peoria Chiefs Baseball!And the Peoria Chiefs are at .500 at home. Which means, YOU...

flickr digifixThe man who fronted Bad Company during its second wave of success in the 80’s – Brian Howe – is playing along the Peoria riverfront on Saturday night, June 24.See him s...

doc watson photogEvery weekend begins at Kelleher’s Irish Pub & Eatery blocks off Water Street with Finally Friday Happy Hours, starting at 5 pm. If you like live music, free parking, great ...

flickr i5 design & manufactureI’m back in Canton for an encore Saturday midday for the grand opening celebration for the new O’Reilly Auto Parts store on Main Street in Canton.Join me ...

flickr martin bravenboerCasey’s General Stores know how to do their Customer Appreciation Days right. They always give their customers a nice price discount on their tasty eats and drinks, while...

flickr tiocfaidharla1916I was initially not thrilled late last year when Eagles co-founder (and my favorite Eagle) Don Henley hinted that the Eagles may reunite at some point. This came in the wake of...

youtubeFor the first time since his AC/DC departure last March due to his hearing loss, singer Brian Johnson was back on stage, albeit briefly.Johnson jumped on stage at a Paul Rdogers show in England...