Shopping, fun planned for Gifts Galore Shop and Stroll

Find the perfect gift for someone - or yourself - at the 10th annual Folepi's Gifts Galore Shop and Stroll, from noon-3 p.m. Saturday, December 9. Visit the 10 locally owned businesses, take a free carriage ride, see Santa and Folepi and much more.

Folepi photo hunt contest starts Monday, December 4

Those who find a very specific location in East Peoria have a chance to win prizes in the Folepi Town, Track Down photo hunt contest. The mystery photo will be revealed Monday, December 4.

Congratulations to FOLEPI River Trail Classic winners

Congratulations to all the winners in the FOLEPI River Trail Classic, the East Peoria Festival of Lights' 4-mile competitive run on the River Trail of Illinois. The race took place Saturday, November 25.

Hunt for the ornament in Find Folepi

The hunt is on! The second clue has been released in the Find Folepi Ornament Hunt. Find the ornament and win prizes!. Clues will be released Wednesdays until the ornament is found.

Congratulations to the 2023 Festival of Lights Queen

Congratulations to Jenessa Bowen, the 2023 East Peoria Festival of Lights Queen! Jenessa will reign over all festival events and appear at community events in 2024. She received college scholarship funds as part of her prize package.

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Free Car Seat Checks December 6

The East Peoria Fire Department will conduct free car seat checks from 1 - 4 p.m. Wednesday, December 6 at the Central Fire Station, 201 W Washington Street. Make sure your child's car seat is installed properly.

6 Month Moratorium on Short-Term Rentals in East Peoria

The City Council has passed a 6-month moratorium on all proposed short-term rentals in the City.  This will allow city officials to review and re-evaluate the process for short-term rentals in residentially zoned areas, and address potential conc...

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