Spoon River Drive, Springdale Cemetery Tours, Spider Hill, First Friday & Rent
Published: Thu, 10/02/25
Updated: Thu, 10/02/25
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| The Annual Spoon River Drive Begins on Saturday |
| The Annual Spoon River Drive Fall Festival is this Saturday & Sunday in Fulton County. It features handmade crafts, artisan vendors, seasonal foods, clothing, antiques & collectibles plus live music and entertainment. The Drive continues next Saturday & Sunday as well. |
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| Springdale Cemetery Tours Begin on Saturday |
| Stroll through historic Springdale Cemetery and encounter five of the prominent Peorians (actor portrayals) who were put to rest in Peoria's oldest cemetery. Discover stories of Peoria's past as you experience the beauty and history of Springdale Cemetery. |
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| Spider Hill Opens on Friday at Three Sisters Park in Chillicothe |
| Featuring two main attractions, the Massacre Mansion & Trail of Terror, the haunted house is open every Friday & Saturday in October through the 25th. A sensory friendly version will take place on Saturday, October 4 from 6 - 7 pm. |
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| The First Friday Art Tour is Tomorrow |
| Visit the artist studios where many artists create, display and sell their work. Organizations who participate include Peoria Art Guild, the Foster Gallery, the Contemporary Art Center, the Peoria Public Library as well as several others. |
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| Check Out Our Entertainment Report Video |
| Our current Entertainment Report features Rent which opens on Friday at Peoria Players Theatre. Performances continue this weekend and next Thursday through Sunday. |
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| Looking for Halloween Fun This Year? |
| Check out our latest article featuring the area haunted houses plus lots of other Halloween activities for families too. |
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| Congrats to the 2024 Peoria Area's Best Winners! |
| Check out our video listing the winners of the 2024 Peoria Area's Best competition! |
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| Peoria Area's Best Winner: CEFCU |
| Our winner in the 2024 Peoria Area's Best Competition in the Finance/Insurance/Investments/Law Category was CEFCU. Learn more about the credit union, it's history, how it helps its members and the various services it offers the community. |
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| Peoria Area's Best Winner: Illinois Eye Center |
| Illinois Eye Center was the 2024 winner of the Peoria Area's Best competition in the Health category. Learn more about the company's mission and history serving patients in the Peoria area throughout the decades. |
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| Peoria Area's Best Winner: Tazewell Animal Protective Society |
| The Tazewell Animal Protective Society, the no-kill animal shelter in Pekin, was our winner in the Animals & Pets category in the 2024 Peoria Area's Best competition. Check out this article to read more about the organization and it's mission. |
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| Looking for Fun and Affordable Date Night Ideas? |
| Check out these date night ideas for the Peoria area. Most are locally owned and may not be on your radar, but are great options for an affordable night of fun. |
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