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Holiday Shopping in Peoria, IL | Local Gift Guide

The holiday season is here, and there’s no better time to discover the local shops, boutiques and makers that make Greater Peoria special!. Skip the usual online shopping scroll and make a day of exploring Peoria-area shops. From locally made treasures to cozy home décor and delicious treats, here’s where to start your holiday shopping in Greater Peoria.

Peoria, IL · 3d
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Farmers National Bank Announces Staff Halloween Contest Winners

The votes are in for Farmers National Bank's Halloween costume contest and employee pumpkin contest, with the winners each choosing a charity for FNB to donate $100 to on their behalf. Pumpkin Winners:. Morrison Office: Slash decorated by Marlo Pape. Marlo has chosen to donate to St. Jude. Geneseo Office:...

Geneseo, IL · 2d
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Peoria glass studio hosts holiday decoration classes

PEORIA (25News Now) - A Central Peoria glass work studio is showing that holiday decorations can be made instead of bought. Pumpkin Glass Gallery and Studio hosts classes for beginners to experts who want to make homemade decorations for the holidays. The classes are giving students a chance to create...

Peoria, IL · 2d
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Old-Fashioned Cranberry Banana Dessert

Cranberries were a popular fruit a hundred years ago, and many old cookbooks contain a few cranberry recipes. This year, I was intrigued by a recipe in a 1926 community cookbook from Peoria, Illinois. It contained a recipe for Cranberry Banana Dessert. The Cranberry Banana Dessert was easy to make,...

Peoria, IL · 1d
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This Middle-Of-Nowhere Eatery In Iowa Serves A Fish Fry Absolutely Worth The Drive

One corner of this restaurant’s original building sits eight inches higher than the other. Locals even gave the lopsided little structure a nickname. That alone earns it a spot on my list. The tilt is only the opening act. The place started as a catfish pond on a family...

Iowa · 6d

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Gone now: The 3 most beloved Iowa restaurants that recently closed

Iowa’s restaurant landscape has changed again after another wave of local closures earlier this year. Three very different independent dining rooms recently reached the end of regular service, taking with…

Davenport, IA · 3d

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Wethersfield students celebrate Halloween with costumes and school spirit

***Alisha Chaidez is a participant of The Kewanee Voice Student Journalism Program, funded by the Harry Anderson Memorial Trust. On Friday, Oct. 30, Wethersfield High School celebrated the annual early Halloween parade. The event was held in front of the school, along with Spirit Friday, the first round of playoff football. Multiple staff members dressed in all Titan gear.

Kewanee, IL · 3d

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Illinois Locals Stock Their Freezers at These 10 Old-School Butcher Shops That Beat Supermarket Prices

The first time I walked into a small-town butcher shop in Illinois, I expected a quick stop and walked out with a cooler so full I could barely close the trunk. The meat looked better, the people knew their stuff, and the bundle prices made my usual grocery bill look silly.

Illinois · 2d

Local 4 WHBF

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MercyOne Genesis Remembrance Tree Lighting honors lost loved ones

The MercyOne Genesis Hospice Remembrance Tree lighting has been a community tradition for 20 years, ushering in the holiday season while honoring the memories of loved ones who have died. The event also highlights the area’s ongoing need for access to quality hospice care. This year’s tree lighting will be on Monday, November 9, at […]

Bettendorf, IA · 3d

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Dress for Success QC hosts annual Recycle the Runway

Dress for Success Quad Cities again invites the community to enjoy an evening where fashion meets purpose at its annual Recycle the Runway. The fashion fundraiser – where repurposed clothing and materials take center stage – will start at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at CASI, at 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport.

Davenport, IA · 4d

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Pet of the week: Pick of the litter

If you’re looking to add a little mischief, a lot of love and an endless supply of entertainment to your home, the Henry County Humane Society has just the crew for you. Meet the shelter’s “German” litter: Kielbasa, Schnitzel, Strudel, Bratwurst and Pretzel. At just 10 weeks old, these five kittens are ready for immediate adoption and already winning over staff and volunteers with their playful personalities and irresistible charm.

Henry County, IL · 6d

Local 4 WHBF

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National Sandwich Day freebies and deals: Subway, Jersey Mike’s and more

Lettuce celebrate the return of National Sandwich Day on Nov. 3.

Davenport, IA · 5d

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New 5th Avenue Flea Market Opening This Week In Moline

5th Avenue Flea Market is having its grand opening this Thursday at 1405 5th Avenue in Moline!. Be the first to see the QC’s newest place to thrift, with two floors and over 50 vendor booths. Join us from 3:00-8:00 on Thursday, November 5th!. Get more information here. Sean...

Moline, IL · 5d

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Freight House Farmers Market hosts annual Fall Harvest Fest this weekend in Davenport

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - The Freight House in Davenport is hosting its annual Fall Harvest Fest this weekend. In addition to local produce and baked goods at the farmers market, the event will have a hay bale maze, a petting zoo and live music. The Fall Harvest Fest is 10...

Davenport, IA · 4d

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Ticket Winners for MOTIONLESS IN WHITE in Peoria!

The Laser congratulates our winners of concert tickets for Motionless In White in Peoria :. They were drawn at random from all who had signed-up at thelaseronline.com. They each won a pair of tickets for Motionless In White‘s The Sweat and Blood Tour at the Peoria Civic Center Arena on Sunday, November 8, 2026, with special guests Dayseeker along with The Devil Wears Prada and Dark Divine!

Peoria, IL · 4d

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Dish & Tell: Blue Collar Bagels

ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (KWQC) -Quad Cities Live continues its exciting, regular feature called “Dish & Tell” brought to you by Performance Food Services. Throughout the series, Jon Vance, Performance Foodservice Corporate Chef and Culinary Consultant, will guide viewers through some of the Quad Cities’ most delicious eating establishments while highlighting the special menu offerings offered at each stop.

Rock Island, IL · 4d

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Honor veterans, enjoy music and shop early for the holidays | Dani's Weekend Rundown for Nov. 5-8

Help a great cause. Do some early holiday shopping. Relax with your favorite area musicians. Learn something new about the Quad Cities area. There's plenty to do this weekend. Find it all and more in Dani's Weekend rundown. Have an event you want featured in Dani's Weekend Rundown? Let us...

Iowa City, IA · 4d

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9 Iowa Restaurants Offering Thanksgiving Buffets With All The Holiday Favorites

I love Thanksgiving dinner, but the mountain of dishes afterward usually makes me question some of my holiday decisions. And don’t even get me started on trying to fit everything into the oven at the same time. That’s why the idea of celebrating Thanksgiving at an Iowa restaurant sounds...

Davenport, IA · 6d

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Great Dane crew helps remove Kewanee murals, temporarily

Two of Kewanee’s downtown murals are disappearing. But don’t worry. Their absence will only be temporary. The murals on the building at Third and Main streets that houses Coco’s coffee shop were taken down on Monday. One of them features the Black Knights Drum and Bugle Corps that once called Kewanee home, and the other honors legendary motorcycle racer and Kewanee native Roger Reiman.

Kewanee, IL · 6d