Emily Cahill

Planned upgrades at the Peoria Park District's Golf Learning Center will bring a popular attraction to the facility, and officials believe the transformation will make the venue more of an entertainment destination.

On the heels of a second Park-A-Palooza event she deemed a success, Peoria Park District Executive Director Emily Cahill has a full slate of programming for the weeks and months ahead.

Max Lakes will take over as the director of the Peoria Zoo, Peoria Park District Executive Director Emily Cahill announced Friday.

The Peoria Park District is planning new renovations and additions to their offered amenities, including a new roller skating loop outside the Lakeview Recreation Center at 1013 West Lake Ave.

State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth announced a $4 million grant for the Peoria Park District to upgrade its Golf Learning Center and Academy. The key component of the funding is adding a “Topgolf-like” virtual entertainment system.

The Peoria County Regional Office of Education is pursuing a lease agreement with the Peoria Park District to move its Regional Learning Center to the dormant Franciscan Recreation Center in West Peoria.

Peoria Park District executive director Emily Cahill discusses several of the park district's summer projects and programs, including the future plans for Donovan Park.

A Peoria icon has passed away. Former Peoria Park District executive director Bonnie Noble died last week at age 80.

Plans to build a 1,500-seat performing arts pavilion in Peoria’s Donovan Park are moving forward.The Peoria Park District’s Board of Trustees recently…

Structures like sand traps and bunkers may soon be replaced by sculptures at the former Donovan Golf Course. The Peoria Park District at its November…