P.S. Blog
We asked our 2018 class of 40 Leaders Under Forty about the causes they hold near and dear to their hearts, the people who have inspired them, and what they would bring to Peoria if they could.
Submitted by ratkinson on October 30, 2018 - 4:02pm
The 40 Leaders Under Forty class of 2018 had some surprising revelations—from unusual hobbies and things they wish they would’ve done differently, to coping with loss and working through stressful situations.
Submitted by ratkinson on October 30, 2018 - 3:21pm
The eagle perched atop The Shaft was a depiction of Old Abe, who appeared in many battles of the Civil War and was legendary for screaming and spreading her wings at the Confederate troops.
Submitted by jwright on September 04, 2018 - 9:50am
A glimpse of Peoria grocery stores and corner markets throughout history...
Submitted by bweimer on August 30, 2018 - 11:42am
Nominations for this year's class of 40 Leaders Under Forty are now being accepted. But what exactly does it take to nominate someone? Here some helpful hints when preparing your nomination...
Submitted by jwright on August 22, 2018 - 8:36am
In addition to the Fine Arts Society of Peoria, numerous organizations in our community offer an eclectic mix of adult learning opportunities. Here are just a few…
Submitted by jwright on August 20, 2018 - 12:53pm
From October to May, the Fine Arts Society of Peoria offers lecture programs to explore, expand and enliven the fine arts.
Submitted by jwright on August 20, 2018 - 12:41pm
Josef Kleffman, master cutter and tailor of Timeless Tailoring, specializes in traditional bespoke tailoring—a precise, handcrafted process—to create quality, custom clothing.
Submitted by bweimer on August 17, 2018 - 4:16pm
If you're a movie buff, you've likely heard of RKO Pictures, Inc.—but you might not know about the connection to the Kennedy family.
Submitted by maegillilandwright on April 21, 2018 - 10:28am
Kevin Maynard, executive director of Galesburg's Orpheum Theatre, explains how the Marx Brothers got their nicknames... right here in Galesburg, Illinois.
Submitted by maegillilandwright on April 21, 2018 - 9:53am
It was Peoria’s "vaudeville palace"—one of the city’s big four vaudeville houses at the peak of the vaudeville era—but its reign lasted a mere 16 years. News clippings, old advertisements and stories of the Orpheum Theatre…
Submitted by jwright on April 20, 2018 - 3:45pm
Hollywood star William Holden pushed Galesburg's Orpheum Theatre to make its first steps towards desegregation.
Submitted by maegillilandwright on April 20, 2018 - 10:43am
