Peoria Humane Society Holds Animal Blessing
The annual event marked National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week and the 31st year of the blessing tradition.
Live Poll
Would you adopt a pet from a local animal shelter?
Peoria Lifestyle News
This page covers cultural trends, family dynamics, household habits, shopping patterns and relationship shifts in Peoria. Reporting tracks how everyday choices shape the way people live across the city.
Food and Drink
Live Poll
Do you think your community should allow more restaurants to serve alcohol?
Liquor Commission Backs Le Peep Alcohol License
The Peoria Liquor Commission voted 4-0 to recommend a Class B restaurant license for Le Peep at 7501 N. University St.
Education
Live Poll
Do you believe social-emotional learning programs improve student development in your local schools?
Peoria Schools Showcase Social-Emotional Learning Program
The district highlighted its Seven Mindsets curriculum during visits to three local schools.
Culture
Peoria Riverfront Museum Unveils Rare Lincoln Photo
A newly discovered 160-year-old portrait of Abraham Lincoln makes its debut in Peoria.
Religion
Live Poll
Is it appropriate for religious institutions to use artificial intelligence to create holograms of the deceased?
Diocese of Peoria Plans Fulton Sheen Hologram
The Diocese of Peoria plans to feature an AI-generated hologram of Fulton Sheen at a new museum.
Pets
Peoria Council Will Consider Outdoor Cat Program
The city will review a proposal for a Trap, Neuter, Vaccinate, Return program during Tuesday's meeting.
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Day to day, that means local cultural shifts, family and education trends, home and shopping habits, and the social patterns that influence daily routines. It reaches across the city and the communities around it to identify how changing economic conditions affect home life. Shared habits in shopping and education often shift in response to larger regional changes in the economy. Generational differences in how residents spend their time remain the most frequent driver of these stories.