MORTON FIREWORKS – Fireworks burst in the sky over McClallen Park during an Independence Day celebration Thursday, July 3, 2025 in Morton.
MORTON FIREWORKS – A group of boys play with sparklers during an Independence Day celebration Thursday, July 3, 2025 at McClallen Park in Morton.
MORTON FIREWORKS – Fireworks burst in the sky over McClallen Park during an Independence Day celebration Thursday, July 3, 2025 in Morton.
BACK-TO-SCHOOL FAIR – A group of kids play a quick game of “Ring Around the Rosie” at the front of the line for the annual “One Peoria” Back to School event Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at Glen Oak Park in Peoria. The event, hosted by State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, featured a variety of free school supplies, health and wellness resources, school physicals and some carnival fun.
BACK-TO-SCHOOL FAIR – Illinois State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth high-fives a young student after he got a free backpack during the annual “One Peoria” Back to School event Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at Glen Oak Park in Peoria.
BACK-TO-SCHOOL FAIR – Matias Hernandez, 10, eyes his weight as he gets a free school physical during the annual “One Peoria” Back to School event Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at Glen Oak Park in Peoria.
BACK-TO-SCHOOL FAIR – A pair of young daredevils bounce down an inflatable attraction during the annual “One Peoria” Back to School event Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at Glen Oak Park in Peoria.
GOOD TROUBLE – Protesters hold up and read aloud a set of quotes from late civil rights activist John Lewis during a “Good Trouble” march Thursday, July 17, 2025 at John Gwynn Park in Peoria.The Peoria chapter of the national grassroots movement 50501 hosted the local version of the nationwide anti-Trump event. About 250 people took part in the march.
GOOD TROUBLE – An American flag held by a protester flies in the breeze during a pre-march prayer Thursday, July 17, 2025 at John Gwynn Park in Peoria. The march was part of the nationwide “Good Trouble” protests inspired by late civil rights activist John Lewis.
GOOD TROUBLE – About 250 protesters march around John Gwynn Park on Thursday, July 17, 2025 in South Peoria. The march was part of the nationwide “Good Trouble” protests inspired by late civil rights activist John Lewis. The Peoria chapter of the national grassroots movement 50501 hosted the local event.
GOOD TROUBLE – Hillary Wasson of Germantown Hills holds her homemade protest umbrella before the start of an anti-Trump protest march Thursday, July 17, 2025 at John Gwynn Park in Peoria. The march was part of the nationwide “Good Trouble” protests inspired by late civil rights activist John Lewis.
PEORIA PRIDE – A large crowd gathers around drag performer Portia Lynn Snaps during her performance Saturday, July 19, 2025 in the drag wars competition of the River City Pride Festival on the Peoria Riverfront. The annual event featured numerous drag queen and king shows, musical acts, vendors and resources geared towards the LGBTQ community. Snaps ended up winning the drag wars event.
PEORIA PRIDE – Katelyn Schwartz, left, and Jayden Jones of Creve Coeur share a kiss as they watch a drag performance Saturday, July 19, 2025 at the River City Pride Festival on the Peoria riverfront.
PEORIA PRIDE – Painted pooches Nixie, in rainbow colors, and Titus, both 6, take a stroll with owner Stephanie Van Oppen and her daughter Coco during the River City Pride Festival on Saturday, July 19, 2025 on the Peoria riverfront.
PEORIA PRIDE – Josh Morgan of Peoria, dressed as his alter-ego Granny Gurddy, shares some laughs with strangers while handing out beads Saturday, July 19, 2025 during the River City Pride Festival on the Peoria riverfront.
PEORIA PRIDE – A drag king known as Might As Well All Day clutches a fistful of dollar bills during his performance Saturday, July 19, 2025 at the River City Pride Festival on the Peoria riverfront.
PEORIA PRIDE – Peoria drag performer Miss Flo NoMo’ takes the stage for a performance Saturday, July 19, 2025 at the River City Pride Festival on the Peoria rivefront.
PEORIA PRIDE – Kids cool off in the new Lakeview Park splash pad during a grand opening ceremony Tuesday, July 22, 2025 in Peoria.
PEORIA PRIDE – Summer campers react as a wall of water pours down on them on the opening day of the new Lakeview Park splash pad Tuesday, July 22, 2025 in Peoria.
PEORIA PRIDE – A trio of young girls stick together as they pass under a water spray on the opening day of the new Lakeview Park splash pad Tuesday, July 22, 2025 in Peoria.
