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Peoria will once again host largest fireworks show in Illinois. Here's what to know
Peoria officials and event organizers are once again staking the claim that Peoria will again be host to the largest fireworks show in Illinois with this year's rendition of "Red, White and Boom." Public safety officials from both Peoria and East Peoria, the host cities for Red, White and Boom, are planning for a crowd of up to 200,000 people to gather on the riverfronts of both cities for an event they say will be safe and have a large law enforcement presence. Peoria's 4th of July fireworks show Red, White and Boom will begin around 9:30 p.m. on Friday, July 4, at both the Peoria and East Peoria riverfronts. If inclement weather occurs on July 4, a rain date is scheduled for July 5. Event organizers for Peoria's Red, White and Boom are billing this year's show, once again, as the largest July 4 fireworks display in Illinois and among the top 1% of the largest shows in all of Illinois. Laura Cullinan of Choose Greater Peoria, one of the event's chief sponsors, said Monday "don't take this for granted" when encouraging Peorians, and others from around central Illinois, to attend the show. Cullinan said events like Red, White and Boom are among the key reasons "why people choose to stay here." Peoria Mayor Rita Ali said the show will be an "incredible and amazing" activity for families to attend. Mayor John Kahl of East Peoria called the energy surround the event on both sides of the river "phenomenal." State Rep. Jehan Gordon Booth, D-Peoria, called Red, White and Boom, one of the best "intergenerational" events for families to attend. A "massive" law enforcement presence will be seen at Peoria's Red, White and Boom fireworks show, Ali, Kahl and other said Monday. Ali said safety for the event is a "huge endeavor" and said a "massive amount of law enforcement and police technology" will be present for the show. Kahl said safety at the show is "paramount" and noted that Red, White and Boom has always been a safe event. Peoria Fire Chief Shawn Sollberger said public safety personnel began coordinating for the event in April and said safety is the main focus. East Peoria Police Chief Dave Catton said state, local and federal law enforcement resources will be present at Red, White and Boom to make it a "safe and secure" show. This article originally appeared on Journal Star: What to know about Peoria's July 4 fireworks show for 2025
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Chillicothe woman killed in Peoria Heights head-on accident has been identified
A Chillicothe woman killed Friday morning in a head-on vehicle crash in Peoria Heights has been identified. The driver was identified as 30-year-old Raven S. Jackson of Chillicothe, according to Peoria County Coroner Jamie Harwood. Jackson was traveling north on Route 29 near Riverview Court when she struck another vehicle head-on around 6:46 a.m. Friday. She was declared dead at the scene around 8:15 a.m. Harwood said bystanders attempted to help Jackson, but her injuries were incompatible with life. Jackson suffered severe multiple blunt force trauma injuries due to the collision, the coroner said. She was wearing a seatbelt. Per Illinois State Statute, toxicology is pending. Jackson was to an an organ and tissue donor, Harwood said. More: Chillicothe woman killed in head-on collision on Route 29 in Peoria Heights This article originally appeared on Journal Star: Woman killed in Peoria Heights head-on crash has been identified
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7 days ago
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Local attorney indicted for allegedly voting twice in Peoria County's April election
A Peoria-area attorney was indicted Tuesday for attempting to cast two ballots during elections in April, according to the Peoria County State's Attorney's Office. Thorn M. Smith was charged with voting more than once after prosecutors say he submitted both a mail-in ballot and attempted to vote in person during the 2025 spring election cycle. Smith, an attorney, allegedly voted via a mail-in ballot in March and then again voted in person at a polling place on April 1, according to prosecutors. Despite an election judge's computer indicating that he had already voted via a mail-in ballot, Smith signed a form stating he did not vote previously and submitted a second ballot, according to Jodi Hoos' office. The second ballot was not counted. More: County administrator and public defender among highest-paid Peoria County employees This article originally appeared on Journal Star: Attorney indicted for allegedly voting twice in Peoria County election
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06-05-2025
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The best new car dealerships in Peoria as voted on by readers
Journal Star readers were invited to choose their favorite vehicle dealers and service providers for the 2024 Community's Choice Awards. Here are the top three new car dealerships in the Peoria area as voted on by participants: Winner: Uftring Auto Group Uftring Auto Group, which includes multiple dealerships throughout central Illinois, was voted the best new car dealership in the 2024 Community's Choice Awards. 7300 N. Allen Road, Peoria (888) 664-8947 From the archives: New Uftring Chevrolet dealership opens in Washington almost a year after catastrophic fire Finalist: Bob Lindsay Honda 900 W. Pioneer Pkwy., Peoria (309) 322-6656 More cars: Small town, iconic Hollywood cars: This Illinois village is home to vehicles from TV and film Finalist: Mike Miller Auto Park 2007 W. Pioneer Parkway, Peoria (309) 693-1222 More: The best car sales people in Peoria as voted on by readers This article originally appeared on Journal Star: Illinois vehicles: Best new car dealerships in Peoria as voted on by readers
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05-05-2025
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The best hair salons in Peoria area as voted on by readers
Journal Star readers were invited to choose their favorite beauty and health service providers for the 2024 Community's Choice Awards. Here are the top three hair salons in the Peoria area as voted on by participants: 4609 N. Prospect Road, Suite 21, Peoria Heights (309) 303-6445 2302 W. Glen Ave., Peoria (309) 691-2522 1200 W. Main St., Suite 16, Peoria (309) 643-2950 Previous reporting: This Peoria barbershop is expanding with a second location More: The best real estate agents in Peoria as voted on by readers This article originally appeared on Journal Star: Beauty Bar on Prospect voted best hair salon in Peoria area
