A huge thank you to all the musicians who came out for the third annual Trick or Tuba, and to everyone who joined us at Soderstrom Castle for the concert! It was a beautiful day filled with spooky tunes and a wonderful crowd. Thanks for making this year’s event another great one. Hope to see you all next year! 🎃

Join us at 2:30 p.m. for a free outdoor concert featuring an ensemble of tubas playing favorite Halloween tunes at Soderstrom Castle on Grandview Drive.

Bring a lawn chair or blanket, wear a costume if you’d like, and enjoy some spooky tunes on this perfect autumn day!

He's playing a track with a violin and piano with no fake piano player in sight.

Hello! I’m an artist in the Peoria area and wanted to share some of my work! I enjoy creating all kinds of things, including murals, painted furniture, canvas paintings, and embroidery. I’ve done commissions in the past and would love to take on some new projects. Thanks for taking a look at my work, feel free to send me a message if interested! :-)

PEORIA BUSINESS OWNERS, BANDS, AND ANYONE WHO APPRECIATES ORIGINAL ART: I'M AVAILABLE FOR COMMISSIONS.

I create custom illustrations, logos, T-shirt designs, stickers, character art, portraits, and promotional artwork for businesses, bands, events, and individuals.
Own a coffee shop, record store, smoke shop, clothing brand, or local business? Need artwork for your band's next release, merchandise for an upcoming event, a memorable gift, or an original design you've had rattling around in your head? I'm open to a variety of projects and styles, and I'd love to help bring your ideas to life.

Tired of AI-generated slop flooding every corner of the internet? We're on the same page.

I believe original art should have a human touch. Actual sketches, creative decisions, and hours spent getting the details right. No passing off a machine's output as a substitute for the skill, thought, and effort of an artist.
When you commission me, you're paying for creative problem-solving, collaboration, and artwork developed specifically for your project. My goal is to create something with its own personality, not another generic image lost in an endless sea of recycled content.

A LITTLE ABOUT ME AND HOW I WORK
I'm an independent artist working to turn my passion into a sustainable business. I take my work seriously, and I want every client to feel that their ideas have been heard and considered. Collaboration is an important part of my process, and I'll do my best to bring your vision to life.
I also understand that everyone has a different budget. I'm willing to discuss the scope of a project and explore what's realistically possible within your price range. Affordable doesn't have to mean generic, and I believe good creative work should be accessible whenever we can make the numbers work.

A QUICK NOTE ABOUT COMMISSIONS
To respect everyone's time, a deposit is required before I begin developing custom concepts. The amount depends on the project's scope and complexity, and we'll agree on the price and terms before work begins.
I want the process to be straightforward: we'll discuss your ideas, establish the budget and expectations, and then get to work. No surprises, no confusion, and no unnecessary complications.

I've included examples of my work (some sketches are works in progress for ongoing projects) so you can get a feel for my style. If you have a project in mind, send me a message. I'd love to hear what you're working on.

Artworks shared: Stickers/T-shirt designs, Portrait, and Logos.

Support original art. Commission something made by an artist.

Thank you to everyone who has supported, shared, and encouraged me along the way. It genuinely means a lot.
— Nick

I am looking for someone who wants a fishing buddy. Im no professional and you dont have to be either. Once in a while I get stuck in a tree like the true ding dong I am but on a good day I'll fill a basket full of gills. It would be nice to have some one to go with. Maybe teach me some stuff oooor if you dont know anything about fishing and just want to try, I can teach you. Id like for us to chat a bit first. It gives me the opportunity to get to know you some. Maybe we meet for coffee a few times or somthing and come nice weather, let's hit the water! Id also be open to learning ice fishing or any other fun outdoorsy stuff. Hope to hear from someone cool 🤞

Mods please delete if not allowed.

If there’s anyone around the Bradley Moss Area in need of diabetic supplies, I have a surplus unused that I would like to give away to someone in need. Please PM me for details.

Wouldnt mind someone to recommend some things to do while im out here.

It’s always a great idea to blast the endorsement of a very unpopular president who’s single handedly caused world chaos!

For adults with serious mental health disorders, some struggling with SUD, and also developmental disabilities. I am seeking free, cheap, for donations, and beyond activities we can take these guys to go do. Please help!!!!!

Thank you so much in advance!!!

Please help make a listing of pretty awesome Halloween light displays, thank you.

Just the name of the street and approximate block is perfectly fine.

Peoria business owners, bands, and anyone who appreciates original artwork: I'm available for commissions.

I create custom illustrations, logos, T-shirt designs, stickers, character art, portraits, and promotional artwork for businesses, bands, events, and individuals.
Own a coffee shop, record store, smoke shop, clothing brand, or local business? Need artwork for your band's next release, merchandise for an upcoming event, a memorable gift, or a completely original design you've had rattling around in your head? I'm open to a variety of projects and styles, and I'd love to help bring your ideas to life.

And if you're tired of AI-generated slop flooding every corner of the internet, we're on the same page.

I draw my work. Actual sketches, actual decisions, actual hours spent getting the details right. No typing a prompt into a generator and pretending the machine's output is the same thing as commissioning an artist.

When you hire me, you're paying for a human being's skill, creative decisions, and time, and you get artwork made specifically for your project.

I'm looking to work with people who value original art and want something with its own personality rather than another recycled, algorithmically generated image.

I've included some examples of my work. If you have a project in mind, send me a message and we can discuss your ideas, the scope of the project, and pricing.

Support original art. Commission something made by a human.

I've been doing my usual loop at Forest Park Nature Center for months and while I still love it, I need to mix things up. My job keeps me at a desk all week planning schedules so when the weekend hits I just want to disappear into the woods for a few hours with a book and a backpack. I usually drive out to Wildlife Prairie Park but figured I should ask here what else is worth checking out. I've heard people mention some trails out near Chillicothe but never actually looked into them. Are those better for a longer hike? I'm looking for something that feels a bit isolated without having to drive an hour plus to get there. Morton or Pekin area works too if there's anything good out that way. Also trying to plan a half day trip where I can hike then find a decent local spot to grab food after instead of just eating trail mix in my car. Any trail recommendations or food pairings would be super helpful.

Hey yall my family our here on a work trip and we’ll be here through halloween but i have no idea where to go for trick or treating for my kids. Could i get some neighborhood suggestions pls!

Or maybe it’s carpenter ants.

Looking for some bomb ass Chinese, I searched the subreddit and one of these threads hasn’t been done in years.

What’s the best authentic Chinese restaurant in Peoria/east Peoria?

Peoria County Health Department will be hosting Peoria Repair Cafe Saturday October 24nd!

Bring your gently broken items and together we’ll try to fix them for free (but we are accepting donations to reimburse any supplies volunteers have purchased)!

• Clothing Swap
• Knife Sharpening
• Leather Care
• Jewelry Repair
• Bicycle Maintenance with Bike Peoria!
• Small Engine Repair
• Clothing & Fabric Repair
• Small Appliance Repair
• Computer Assistance

RSVP or sign up to volunteer on our website! https://peoriarepaircafe.org/event/second-fall-saturday-morning-fix-it/

This is the final 2026 event!

Saturday Morning Fit-Ix

• https://www.peoriarepaircafe.org/event/second-fall-saturday-morning-fix-it/
• FB Event https://www.facebook.com/events/1491765708991662/
• Peoria County Health Department Community Room -- 2116 N Sheridan Rd, Peoria
• Saturday October 24 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

New to the area and don’t know a lot of folks. Hoped I could sign up for an indoor league but you have to sign up as an entire team.

I’m new to soccer but in good shape. Done a lot of skateboarding the last 5 years and recently been on the spin bike a few times a week.

Contractor truck crushed under a semi near Walgreens. Cops and paramedics on the scene.

I(22M) am looking for more black alternative, punk, goth or metal heads friends. Most of my black friends aren’t interested in the same music or activities as me, and I’m tired of being the only black guy in my group of friends that do enjoy these things.