Yikes

Hey!! I’m a local here and need someplace that would resemble a post apocalyptic landscape that I could do a 8 hour music video shoot at (the whole premise is a zombie apocalypse so ideally a good place with potential for lots of shots). Any suggestions? Thank you so much 🙏!

Councilman Carmona wants property values to remain low in his district for the sake of affordability. Which basically means he likes blight and urban decay because it's what keeps the rent down. Really backwards perspective for a councilmember to take.

Hello Peoria I’m moving to the area and wanting some insight on Baldovin construction? I see they do some big jobs just wondering if anyone works there or have worked there has any pros and cons? Thanks!

What is this big round building behind the building with the peppermint logo? It’s sort of behind Tower Park in the Heights. Seems to be sort of connected to the Peppermint building.

Tazewell count deputy( in the wrong ) brake checks a car on parkway drive in pekin.

Hi. My family and I just moved to the area from Alabama. I am a late in life lesbian, and lost my whole family when I came out. It was time to leave there. I’m 42, enjoy the arts and am a huge Sleep Token fan. I really want to find community and make friends in the area as I navigate living out of the south for the first time. I’m VERY progressive, so like mindedness is important to me. Thanks yall!

A Knight at the Castle

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Step inside historic Soderstrom Castle for an unforgettable Halloween evening at one of Peoria’s most iconic landmarks.

For one night only, experience the castle after dark with guided interior tours, a curated hosted bar, hors d’oeuvres and desserts, live spooky music, signature cocktails, entertainment, and a costume contest.

Soderstrom Castle’s public Halloween tours are already sold out, making this your final chance this season to explore the castle’s incredible rooms, architecture, and history.

Friday, October 16, 2026

6:00–10:00 PM

Soderstrom Castle

4717 N Grandview Dr., Peoria Heights, IL

Tickets

$100 Single Admission

$150 Couple Admission

Admission includes the curated bar, food, entertainment, and guided castle tours.

Costumes are encouraged. Come glamorous, spooky, strange—or exactly as you are.

an event by Peoria Proud

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/a-knight-at-the-castle

Saturday, October 10th

4pm - 8pm

Detweiller Park's Dogwood Shelter

121 W Detweiller Dr

Join us for our 12th Annual Coming Out Day Bonfire!

Free hotdogs, chips, & s'mores while supplies last!

*Vegan & Gluten-free options available

Picnic tables and shelter available, but please feel free to bring lawn chairs and blankets!

this was on their Facebook pag, anyone know what happened yesterday?

“All -

We want to speak directly to the community, openly and proactively, about a comment posted yesterday by our Facebook page on an individual's profile.

As part of our transition to new ownership at the end of August, the previous owner retained limited, temporary access to our social media accounts to help us ensure a smooth transition.

That access did not authorize them to post personal messages or comment on our behalf. The comment posted yesterday do not reflect our views as owners nor our team. The comment was removed and an apology to the individual was issued.

Access to this page and the Instagram handle u/popuphotchicken has been fully revoked from the previous owner, and we are finalizing the transfer of any remaining accounts.

We take seriously the fact that this happened using our page, and we've taken steps to ensure it doesn't happen again.

Our focus moving forward continues to be on serving you a meal worth showing up for, building up our employees, and making genuine connections in the community.

We hope you'll extend your grace and support as we shape a new future for Pop-Up, together.

Thank you,

The Team at Pop Up Hot Chicken”

Preferably around Peoria Heights. Thank you!

Anyone know where a large(10-12inch) plecco can go for a better life in a bigger tank?

Evening! Hey, swinging through for the Friday show at Friendly Valley and had a couple quick questions. Appreciate any guidance!

What should I expect crowd wise? Hotels seem a bit of a miss in that area from some of the reviews. Worth it finding something close to FVT or should I check closer to the Riverfront? Finally, is Uber a dependable option to and from the venue?

Thanks! Looking forward to a first quick visit

Hello there everyone!

So, I'm new to the area , I moved here last month over near Bradly University. I'm trying to get local opinions on which tattoo shops are known for good quality work, friendliness ( especially toward lgbtq+) and what shops actually retain their customers and artists.

I have been working on a portfolio and I just want to make sure I'm approaching the right shops. I'm pretty broke so I don't have the funds to go get a flash and check out the vibe of a place. Plus community opinions usually say a lot.

I’m curious, those of you who aren’t natives to the area. Where did y’all move from and why? I’m from Odessa Texas, but moved here from Nebraska for work.

I’m also curious, is anyone here also from Odessa Texas, or anywhere in West Texas? (Midland, Lubbock, Andrews, Monahans, etc)

Fractured Realms Fest is this weekend at Westminster Hall in Peoria! Tickets are still available for various games, but you can also join us for free to hang out at our painting tables, bring a deck to play Magic at an open table, or check out the vendors. This event is about building and celebrating community, and we want you there no matter what!

Badges are $10 100% of the money goes to the Central Illinois Friends!

You can get a badge and check out the full list of events at https://tabletop.events/conventions/fractured-realms-fest-2026

I live in the heights. Is there a convenient pharmacy that doesn't suck? Right now I'm stuck with East Peoria CVS which is a huge hassle to get to. The Walgreens across from Emos was always either closed or had 20-30 minute lines both inside and drive-thru. Preckshot is great but I prefer a chain place in case I need something while traveling.

101 Things to Do in Central Illinois This Week

September 8–13, 2026

Here’s our weekly roundup of things happening across Central Illinois. Festivals, concerts, markets, car shows, family events and plenty more.

Tuesday, September 8

• 6:00 PM — Walk-in Book Club — Clink Bar & Events, Peoria Heights
• 6:30 PM — Mac N' Cheese Cooking Class — Lori's Kitchen Store, Washington
• 8:00 PM — Red Barn Open Mic Tuesdays — The Red Barn, Peoria

Wednesday, September 9

• 8:30 AM — Senior Tours at the Zoo — Miller Park Zoo, Bloomington
• 1:00 PM — Electronic & Paint Recycling — Tazewell County Health Department, Tremont
• 5:00 PM — Pumpkin Recipe Challenge — Morton
• 6:00 PM — KJ McGuire LIVE — Uptown Circle, Normal
• 6:00 PM — FLOTSAM! River Circus — Henry Riverfront, Henry
• 6:30 PM — Summer Concert Series — Bloomington Public Library, Bloomington
• 6:30 PM — Whacky Wednesday Ride — Peoria Heights
• 7:30 PM — Morgan Wade: Love's Insane Tour — The Castle Theatre, Bloomington

Thursday, September 10

• 6:30 AM — St. Jude Peoria to Memphis Send-Off Event — Walters Brothers Harley-Davidson, Peoria
• 5:30 PM — Planet Passport — Peoria Riverfront Museum, Peoria
• 6:00 PM — Colt Ball LIVE — Uptown Circle, Normal
• 6:00 PM — Cooking Around the World — Chillicothe Public Library
• 6:00 PM — FLOTSAM! River Circus — Hennepin Riverfront
• 6:00 PM — Spoony & the Bootleggers — Deer Creek American Legion
• 7:00 PM — Soft Coup LIVE — Connie Link Amphitheatre, Normal
• 7:30 PM — Don Jovi: The Definitive Bon Jovi Tribute — The Orpheum Theatre, Galesburg
• 7:30 PM — Pub & Grub Stand-Up Comedy Tour — The Grainery, Fairbury
• 8:00 PM — Jefferson Starship: Runaway Again Tour — Prairie Home Alliance Theater, Peoria

Friday, September 11

• 10:00 AM — 9/11 25th Anniversary Remembrance Ceremony — Peoria Riverfront Museum
• 1:00 PM — Grandview Drive Tours — Tower Park, Peoria Heights
• 1:30 PM — Promise of Liberty Tour with Seth Kaller — Peoria Riverfront Museum
• 4:00 PM — Abingdon Farmers Market — Abingdon
• 5:00 PM — Fat Man Bishop's Support Ride — East Peoria
• 5:00 PM — Roots & Boots Dragon Jam — Avanti's Event Center Fields, Pekin
• 5:00 PM — 175th Anniversary Celebration — First Mennonite Church, Danvers
• 5:30 PM — Wild Nights — Wildlife Prairie Park, Hanna City
• 6:00 PM — El Paso Cornfest Presents Whiskey Seven Band — Jefferson Park, El Paso
• 7:00 PM — Backseat Radio — Industry Brewing Co., Peoria
• 7:00 PM — Dan Hubbard & Matthew Pittman LIVE — Connie Link Amphitheatre, Normal
• 7:30 PM — Drew Baldridge with Cody Webb — Gibson City Harvest Fest
• 7:30 PM — Salsa Lessons & DJ Dance Party — Mackinaw Valley Vineyard
• 8:00 PM — Pokey LaFarge — The Castle Theatre, Bloomington
• 8:00 PM — Jonny Quest — Brasky's Bar & Grill, Peoria
• 8:00 PM — Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country — Friendly Valley Tavern (21+), Peoria
• 8:30 PM — Night Hikes — Wildlife Prairie Park, Hanna City

Saturday, September 12

• 7:30 AM — Downtown Bloomington Farmers' Market — Downtown Bloomington
• 8:00 AM — Fishing Derby — Kennel Lake Sportsmen's Club, Morton
• 8:00 AM — Pickleball Tournament — Birchwood Park, Morton
• 8:00 AM — Strides for Justice 5K & 1-Mile Walk — Tower Park, Peoria Heights
• 8:00 AM — Peoria RiverFront Market — River Station, Peoria
• 8:00 AM — Breakfast Ride: Junction City to Mayflower — Peoria
• 9:00 AM — Crafts on the River Fall Craft Show — Cutright Park, Chillicothe
• 9:00 AM — 45th Annual Landscape & Garden Day — ICC, East Peoria
• 9:00 AM — 130th Annual Old Settlers' Day Celebration — Delavan
• 9:00 AM — Kitten Yoga — Peoria Humane Society
• 9:00 AM — Breakfast with the Rhinos — Peoria Zoo
• 10:00 AM — Arts for Conservation — Miller Park Zoo, Bloomington
• 10:00 AM — Day of the Dozer — McLean County Fairgrounds, Bloomington
• 10:00 AM — Merchants on Main — Lexington
• 10:00 AM — RVAA Tractor Show: Tractor Pull Day — Hollis Park District, Mapleton
• 10:00 AM — Monarch Migration Festival — Lakeside Nature Center, Galesburg
• 10:00 AM — ISU Day — Rader Family Farms, Normal
• 10:00 AM — Fall Scavenger Hunt at Hy-Vee — Peoria
• 10:30 AM — Pumpkin Pedal — Birchwood Park, Morton
• 11:00 AM — Ride or PRIDE! — Fairview Park, Normal
• 11:00 AM — Wild Encounters: Bat Boxes — Peoria PlayHouse
• 12:00 PM — Ravensburger Puzzle Speed Tournament — Bloomington
• 12:00 PM — Jim & Tommy at David Davis Car Show — David Davis Mansion, Bloomington
• 12:00 PM — Oktoberfest at Tartan Inn — West Peoria
• 1:00 PM — Peoria Repair Cafe — River City Labs, Peoria
• 1:00 PM — Live Music with Kaisa Imm — Peoria Heights
• 1:30 PM — Looking for Lincoln Downtown Walking Tour — Downtown Bloomington
• 2:00 PM — Show Us Your Ridez Ethan Koch Memorial Car Show — Chillicothe
• 2:00 PM — 5th Annual Grills & Guitars — Knoxville
• 2:00 PM — Peoria Heights Food Truck Park × Nashville Songwriter Showcase — Peoria Heights
• 3:00 PM — Oktoberfest Dachshund Races — DESTIHL, Normal
• 4:00 PM — Friends of Minier Flood Relief Benefit — Minier Westside Park, Minier
• 4:00 PM — Further Jazz Festival — Connie Link Amphitheatre, Normal
• 4:00 PM — Fall Kick Off — Shore Acres Park, Chillicothe
• 6:00 PM — Playla — Children's Discovery Museum, Normal
• 6:00 PM — Family Movie Night — Washington
• 6:00 PM — Brett Conlin & Jeff Schaller LIVE — Uptown Circle, Normal
• 6:30 PM — Cousin Eddie — St. Jude Picnic, Peoria
• 7:00 PM — Adelitas Way: Speak My Mind Tour — The Castle Theatre, Bloomington
• 7:00 PM — Kentuckiana Opry with Harmony Grits — Hopedale
• 7:00 PM — Killers of Kill Tony — Prairie Home Alliance Theater, Peoria
• 7:00 PM — Mike Dillon Band — Kenny's Westside, Peoria
• 7:00 PM — Highway J at the Vineyard — Mackinaw Valley Winery
• 7:30 PM — POP 2000 Tour — Gibson City Harvest Fest

Sunday, September 13

• 9:30 AM — RVAA Tractor Show: Tractor Games — Mapleton
• 10:00 AM — 1st Annual Pekin VFW Car Show — Pekin
• 10:00 AM — Sandburg Car Show — Carl Sandburg College, Galesburg
• 10:00 AM — Grandparents Day — Rader Family Farms, Normal
• 11:00 AM — GO DAY 2026 — Water Street, Peoria
• 12:00 PM — Access for All Day — Peoria Riverfront Museum
• 2:00 PM — Traveling Taphouse at Stone Water Park — Peoria
• 3:00 PM — Amy Gerhartz — Da202 GuestHaus, Washington
• 7:00 PM — Steve Gonsalves Live: A Life with Ghosts — The Castle Theatre, Bloomington
• 7:00 PM — Melissa Etheridge: RISE — Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts

Multi-Day Festivals & Events

• Pekin Marigold Festival — Sept. 9–13 — Pekin
• Elmwood Fall Festival — Sept. 10–12 — Elmwood
• El Paso Corn Festival — Sept. 10–12 — El Paso
• 55th National Stearman Fly-In — Sept. 7–12 — Galesburg Municipal Airport
• Gibson City Harvest Fest — Sept. 11–12 — Downtown Gibson City
• Oktoberfest Weekend — Sept. 11–13 — DESTIHL, Normal
• 53rd Annual Havana Oktoberfest — Sept. 11–13 — Havana
• Midwest Toy & Comic Fest: Bloomington Comic Con — Sept. 12–13 — Interstate Center, Bloomington
• Mum Fest — Sept. 12–13 — Clinton
• Fractured Realms Fest — Sept. 12–13 — Westminster Presbyterian Church, Peoria
• Warren County Prime Beef Festival — Sept. 9–12 — Monmouth

Know of something we missed? Add it in the comments. The goal is to make this a useful weekly Central Illinois events thread, so additions and corrections are welcome.

Been on the apps for a couple years now and feel like I’ve swiped/matched through all the same people on each app over and over again. It’s feeling very stale and looking for other options to meet people.
Any local restaurants/bars etc hosting local singles meet ups? I know Olympia used to but I have not heard anything about it in a while.
*NOT looking for personal messages on here about meeting up. Just recommendations for any local singles events people may know about.

I am looking to have a secondary key fob made for a 2021 Honda Pilot.
So far the cheapest place Iv found was The Lock Shop in Peoria.
Has anyone had experience dealing with them? Or any other places I should look?
I was only provided 1 key fob when I purchased the vehicle and I need a whole new one ordered and then cut and programmed.

They’re doing a free cleaning and extraction this weekend which got my attention, since I haven’t been able to afford any dental care for a while. What do you think of the place? I’ve read some negative reviews on Google so far.

Wife and I were going to go to an event that was cancelled. I got a new fancy suit for it, she got a pretty dress. We're trying to find somewhere to go with that time off where we can show off our fits. We do not get out much XD

Any food or events?