The Peorian

Morris named to head Riverfront Museum

The Peoria Riverfront Museum decided to stay home for its new leader this time.

John Morris of Peoria, a former Peoria ...

Molly Crusen Bishop: From County Kilkenny, Ireland to Peoria

Below is the Peoria Star Monday May 7^th, 1923 obituary for my Great Aunt Maggie

Mrs. Margaret Nolan Caffyn

“On t...

Social media becoming college admissions concern

 In a recent survey conducted by The Social U, 79 percent of college admissions officers reported "quality of chara...

'Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson' to rock Corn Stock

When you think about rock musicals, the ones that may come to mind include “Jesus Christ Superstar,” “...

By the Numbers: Super Bowl LI

Super Bowl 51 will be played Feb. 5, 2017 at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. The first Super Bowl was played on Jan. 15, ...

Methodist College receives $1.5 million federal grant

Methodist College-Unity Point Health has received a $1.5 million federal grant that will make more scholarships availabl...

Most consider pet needs when buying or selling homes

When making decisions about buying, selling or renovating their homes, Americans, by and large, take their pets' needs i...