Christopher Columbus

More than four years after removing a statue of controversial explorer Christopher Columbus from upper Laura Bradley Park, the Peoria Park District has commissioned an artist to create a replacement.

The statue of Christopher Columbus overlooking Peoria’s Uplands neighborhood from its pedestal atop Laura Bradley Park will soon set sail to discover a…

It's clear Peorians have strong opinions on the Columbus statue in upper Laura Bradley Park after the park district listened to more than 90 minutes of…

The public will have its chance to weigh in on the Peoria Park District's ongoing discussion on whether or not the Christopher Columbus statue should be…

The Peoria Park District Board of Trustees unanimously voted Wednesday to begin the process of exploring the potential removal of the Christopher Columbus…

The Peoria Park District board of trustees could begin the process of exploring the potential removal of the Christopher Columbus statue from Laura…

Replicas of Christopher Columbus’ ships the Nina and the Pinta are moored on Peoria Riverfront. The Nina and Pinta arrived about 6:30 p.m. Thursday.The…

History buffs have a chance to get up close and personal with some living history. Replicas of Christopher Columbus’s ships the “Nina” and the “Pinta”…