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One of Discover Peoria's main focuses is uplifting community events and businesses in seven counties in the Peoria area. In 2019, Discover Peoria saw $656 million of domestic travel spent in the Peoria region before the pandemic hit. Now, Discover Peoria is hoping to draw more visitors back to the city for conventions, sporting events and other attractions after two years of navigating COVID-19.

Summer Camp Music Festival's move to Peoria Riverfront delayed to 2026

Collin Schopp

Organizers say the planned move of a Central Illinois music festival from a park in Chillicothe to the Peoria Riverfront is off, at least for this year.

Local News

Out & About in Greater Peoria: Peoria Blues & Heritage Festival, a trek through nature and a cardboard boat race

Meagan Ruger-Smith

Here are 3 things to do for the weekend of Sept. 1-3, 2023, curated by WCBU's Meagan Ruger-Smith. You can find more coverage on our Out & About - Arts & Music page or by subscribing to WCBU's Weekend Fanfare email newsletter, which goes out every Friday.

State News

Carbondale approves $50K for concert prior to solar eclipse

Associated Press

CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) - The city of Carbondale is committing $50,000 for a two-day outdoor music festival that will be held the weekend before this…