Peoria News & Updates

Spirit Halloween is opening stores for the holiday season. One location is at 4300 N Prospect Rd, East Peoria, IL 61611.

The Chicago area offers numerous locations for those seeking scary thrills this Halloween season. This guide highlights places to keep visitors entertained with frightful experiences.

Sqwerv has announced a fall tour that includes a two-night Halloween run at Globe Hall. The tour dates mention a stop in Peoria, IL on November 13th, followed by shows in St. Louis and Columbus.

Hershey has successfully defeated a lawsuit concerning Reese's Halloween pumpkins that allegedly lacked 'cool' carvings. The news report mentions Peoria, IL, USA in relation to the case.

Spirit Halloween has opened 56 stores throughout Illinois, including a location in East Peoria. The store in East Peoria is situated at 2500 E. Washington St. in the former Big Lots.

Patch is compiling its 2026 guide to Chicagoland's Best Halloween Yard Displays. Residents are encouraged to submit their yard haunt for inclusion in the tour.

The John C. Hamilton House, Peoria's oldest standing house, will be hosting several upcoming events. Among these events is Halloween fun, offering seasonal activities for visitors.