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FILE - In this file photo dated Wednesday, June 16, 2010, composer and conductor John Williams leads the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra during the grand opening celebration at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort theme park in Orlando, USA. The jury that decides the Spanish foundation Princess of Asturias Awards have awarded Friday June 5, 2020, one of the country’s most prestigious awards to composers Ennio Morricone and John Williams for their film work that have “enriched hundreds of films with their talent.” (AP Photo/John Raoux, FILE)

Movie music takes center stage with the PSO's 'John Williams Strikes Back' concert

On this week’s episode of Out and About, host Jenn Gordon talks with George Stelluto about the Peoria Symphony Orchestra’s upcoming concert “John Williams Strikes Back.” The concert takes place on Sunday, Jan. 16, at 3 p.m. at the Peoria Civic Center Theatre and will feature iconic selections from John Williams’ expansive cannon of cinematic scores including Jaws, Star Wars, Superman, Jurassic Park, and more.For tickets and more information, visit Peoria Symphony Orchestra.

Flowers for Ukraine exhibition coming to Peoria's Contemporary Art Center

On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with William Butler, Executive Director of the Contemporary Art Center of Peoria, and Kira Santiago, the owner, farmer, and designer at Kira’s Flowers about the upcoming exhibition "Flowers for Ukraine."

Illinois Comptroller tours Peoria’s EP!C center

The state's budget woes carry extra impact for groups serving people with developmental disabilities. That's according to state Comptroller Leslie Munger.…

Peoria Courtyard Marriott holds ribbon cutting

Officials with the Peoria Courtyard Marriott held a ribbon cutting for the facility Wednesday. It’s been nearly a month since the new downtown hotel held…

Peoria City Council Considers SSA for Pere Marquette Hotel

The owner of Peoria’s Pere Marquette Hotel wants to re-finance debt to avoid a possible foreclosure. Indure Build-to-Core, the real estate wing of the…

Peoria's Pere Marquette Marriott opens for business

The historic and renovated Peoria Marriott Pere Marquette hotel opened at 3:00. The hotel staff presses a button at that time, and Peoria’s so-called…

Champaign Beats Peoria In Bid To Host IHSA Basketball Tournament

UPDATED 5:55 P.M. | After 25 years in Peoria, the Illinois High School Association boys basketball tournament will once again call Champaign home.The…

Movie music takes center stage with the PSO's 'John Williams Strikes Back' concert

On this week’s episode of Out and About, host Jenn Gordon talks with George Stelluto about the Peoria Symphony Orchestra’s upcoming concert “John Williams Strikes Back.” The concert takes place on Sunday, Jan. 16, at 3 p.m. at the Peoria Civic Center Theatre and will feature iconic selections from John Williams’ expansive cannon of cinematic scores including Jaws, Star Wars, Superman, Jurassic Park, and more.For tickets and more information, visit Peoria Symphony Orchestra.

For the first time since 2019, the Greater Peoria Big Table filled this ballroom in the Peoria Civic Center full of tables and conversations.

Greater Peoria Big Table brings in new faces for 2022

The first in-person Big Table event since 2019 brought hundreds of people to the Civic Center to discuss diversity, business and life in Peoria.

LaBelle Sings at Peoria MLK Day Luncheon

The 25th annual MLK Day luncheon at the Peoria Civic Center drew more than 2,100 people for the meal and concert with Patti LaBelle. LaBelle was this…

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