(Photo By Flickr User Christian Junker | Photography) “Attention college football fanatics, attention college football fanatics, United Airlines has a reason why you should connect and come “Fly With The Friendly Skies!” According to The Associated Press & WGEM-TV, United Airlines says it’s adding more flights and using bigger planes this fall to carry passengers…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Marco Verch) If you’re ready for some HBCU Football, then you don’t want to miss the Chicago Football Classic in Chicago, IL & the Circle City Classic in Indianapolis, IN happening on the 4th Saturday in September! About The Chicago Football Classic: In 1997, a small local group of African-…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Random Retail) Retailer Von Maur is looking at some closing Bon-Ton stores across the country as possible sites for expansion. The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel and WEEK-TV reports the family-owned, Iowa-based chain is eyeing some Bon-Ton properties across the U.S. Von Maur has 32 stores in 15 states, most of which are…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User ACLU of Southern California) Singer, songwriter, rapper, and actress, Queen Latifah (Dana Owens), is set to be the latest recipient of the prestigious Marian Anderson Award. She is the youngest person to receive this accolade. The Marian Anderson Award is given in Philadelphia, PA to “critically acclaimed artists who have impacted…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Smithsonian’s National Zoo) “Attention, Attention, Calling all kids & the young at heart……” Check out the cool free activities you can be a part of as PNC Bank & Glen Oak Park celebrate Worldwide Day Of Play! This family event will be taking place on Saturday, September 8th at Glen Oak…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User N07) The 44th Annual Mayor’s Leadership Prayer Breakfast that will be held on Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 6:30 am at the Peoria Peoria Civic Center, featuring Marc Mero, an retired amateur boxer and pro wrestler as the guest speaker. Despite many obstacles, Marc found success with boxing and then…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User kamikazekyle10) Labor Day in the 21st century is all about beaches, BBQs, ballgames, and buying things. This year, for example, 25% of Americans plan to get out of town for Labor Day weekend. More than 133 million will enjoy a cookout. Thousands will pack college football stadiums. And the average Labor…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Theron Trowbridge) With summer winding down and back-to-school season in full swing, the personal-finance website WalletHub (wallethub.com), released a saving report to celebrate the holiday weekend on last week. WalletHub’s Best Labor Day Deals & Sales report gives shoppers a roadmap to savings. Its Labor Day Fun Facts report helps to…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User aaronHwarren) Considered one of the top blues festivals in the Midwest, come & join in on this Labor Day Weekend for the 30th Annual Peoria Blues & Heritage Festival at Riverfront Park in Peoria, IL! The 30th Annual Peoria Blues Heritage Music Festival will take place at Festival Park and CEFCU…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Kyle James) Illinois is creating a new merit-based scholarship aimed at getting more high school graduates to attend in-state colleges and universities. The AIM HIGH grant pilot program will provide at least $50 million in financial aid. The state is providing $25 million in the current budget year. Universities are…… MORE
