42nd Street

One of show business’s most classic and beloved tales, 42nd Street tells the story of Peggy Sawyer, a talented young performer with stars in her eyes who gets her big break on Broadway. Peggy’s rise from showgirl to star is the stuff of show business dreams. 42nd Street......More

One of show business’s most classic and beloved tales, 42nd Street tells the story of Peggy Sawyer, a talented young performer with stars in her eyes who gets her big break on Broadway. Peggy’s rise from showgirl to star is the stuff of show business dreams. 42nd Street is full of crowd-pleasing tap dances, popular musical theatre standards, and show-stopping ensemble production numbers.

Peoria Players Theatre 4300 N. University In Lakeview Park

BEETLEJUICE

He earned his stripes on Broadway… now the ghost-with-the-most is coming to Peoria. It’s showtime! Based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film, this hilarious musical tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager whose whole life changes when she meets a ......More

He earned his stripes on Broadway… now the ghost-with-the-most is coming to Peoria. It’s showtime! Based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film, this hilarious musical tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager whose whole life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and a demon with a thing for stripes. With an irreverent book, an astonishing set, and a score that’s out of this Netherworld, BEETLEJUICE is “SCREAMINGLY GOOD FUN!” (Variety). And under its uproarious surface (six feet under, to be exact), it’s a remarkably touching show about family, love, and making the most of every Day-O!

Prairie Home Alliance Theater at Peoria Civic Center 201 SW Jefferson Ave Peoria, IL 61602

2026 Community Leadership School Graduation

The 2026 Commerce Bank Community Leadership School Graduation will be on Wednesday, May 6 at the Gateway Building by Childers. We will be recognizing the 2025 Community Leadership School class with a graduation ceremony. The doors will open at 5:00 p.m. The graduatio......More

The 2026 Commerce Bank Community Leadership School Graduation will be on Wednesday, May 6 at the Gateway Building by Childers. We will be recognizing the 2025 Community Leadership School class with a graduation ceremony. The doors will open at 5:00 p.m. The graduation ceremony will begin at 5:30 p.m. There will be a cash bar and hors d'oeuvres will be served starting at 5:00 p.m. Dress is business attire.  Congratulations on the completion of the 2026 Community Leadership School presented by Commerce Bank and Farnsworth Group! The Chamber and those who supported you are proud of your accomplishments, and are excited for your upcoming graduation.  

Gateway Building by Childers 200 NE Water Street Peoria, IL 61602

NetWalking – Peoria Chamber Networking in Motion

Join the Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce for NetWalking, an outdoor networking event focused on building meaningful business connections in a relaxed setting along the Peoria Riverfront. Participants will follow a guided walking route while networkin......More

Join the Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce for NetWalking, an outdoor networking event focused on building meaningful business connections in a relaxed setting along the Peoria Riverfront. Participants will follow a guided walking route while networking in small groups, with a midpoint connection reset to meet additional Chamber members. This structured format allows attendees to maximize connections while enjoying a casual and engaging environment. NetWalking is designed for professionals who want a fresh approach to networking while connecting with fellow Chamber members. Location: Peoria Riverfront (Outdoor Event) Optional coffee networking will be available after the walk. What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes Business cards      

Peoria Riverfront

Starting Your Business in Illinois

This workshop is for aspiring entrepreneurs who want to learn all the components of how to start a successful business in Illinois. Get a realistic view of the requirements to start a business and the resources available to support your new venture. While attending this......More

This workshop is for aspiring entrepreneurs who want to learn all the components of how to start a successful business in Illinois. Get a realistic view of the requirements to start a business and the resources available to support your new venture. While attending this no cost 2-hour workshop, you will learn how to get your business name registered, where to obtain a tax ID number, which legal form to choose, business planning, taxes, financing options and much more. After attending the workshop, our team of certified business advisors are available to work with you, one-on-one, to navigate the process and help you succeed! This workshop is sponsored by the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Bradley University and co-sponsored by Morton Community Bank. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email.

Peoria Next Innovation Center, 801 W Main St, Peoria, IL

Women In Leadership Monthly Luncheon

Monthly luncheons Monthly opportunities to network and build professional relationships Dynamic speakers & presentations customized for personal, professional growth and community involvement Inclusive and supportive environment to celebrate success Th......More

Monthly luncheons Monthly opportunities to network and build professional relationships Dynamic speakers & presentations customized for personal, professional growth and community involvement Inclusive and supportive environment to celebrate success The objective of Women in Leadership of Central Illinois is to promote leadership among women by providing mentoring, networking and educational opportunities. Women In Leadership conducts monthly luncheon meetings, held the second Thursday of the month at the Warehouse on State. The exceptions are as follows: July – Special Event – No monthly luncheon September - Pathways to Success Conference - No monthly luncheon Monthly Luncheon Agenda: 11:30am Networking begins 11:45am Lunch is served, members and guests networking and/or discuss table topic  12:25pm Program/presentation 12:50pm Toot Your Horn (member share celebrations and events for $2) 1:00pm Program ends Monthly luncheons (with advance reservations) are $26 for members and $31 for guests. We encourage our members to bring guests to learn more about our organization and the value a WIL membership can offer them. Registration closes on the 2nd Tuesday at 8 am. Late registrations and walk-ins will be charged $40 (member and non-member).  What To Bring: Cash for Toot Your Horn ($2 per toot!) Business Cards for Networking  

The Warehouse on State 736 SW Washington St Peoria, IL 61602

Grand Slam Jam

PSO Season Finale ends in a jazzy conclusion, featuring pianist Orion Weiss.

Prairie Home Alliance Theater- Peoria Civic Center

On Golden Pond

Retired couple Ethel and Norman Thayer are spending their 48th summer at their vacation home on Golden Pond, in the woods of Maine. Their delightful summer routine--fishing, picking strawberries, enjoying old mementoes, listening to the loons call--is given a bitterly c......More

Retired couple Ethel and Norman Thayer are spending their 48th summer at their vacation home on Golden Pond, in the woods of Maine. Their delightful summer routine--fishing, picking strawberries, enjoying old mementoes, listening to the loons call--is given a bitterly comedic edge by Norman’s unreliable memory and cantankerously morbid statements. When their daughter Chelsea visits for Norman’s 80th birthday, bringing her boyfriend Bill and Bill’s teenage son, Billy Jr., the whole family must come to grips with Norman and Chelsea’s mutual bitterness, while Norman blossoms with his chance to mentor young Billy. The turbulent relationship between father and daughter, the generation gap between young and old, and the difficulties of a couple in the twilight years of a long marriage, all combine in a play that effortlessly illustrates the hilarious, heartbreaking, human moments of which life is made.

Peoria Players Theatre 4300 N. University In Lakeview Park

Starting Your Business in Illinois

This workshop is for aspiring entrepreneurs who want to learn all the components of how to start a successful business in Illinois. Get a realistic view of the requirements to start a business and the resources available to support your new venture. While attending this......More

This workshop is for aspiring entrepreneurs who want to learn all the components of how to start a successful business in Illinois. Get a realistic view of the requirements to start a business and the resources available to support your new venture. While attending this no cost 2-hour workshop, you will learn how to get your business name registered, where to obtain a tax ID number, which legal form to choose, business planning, taxes, financing options and much more. After attending the workshop, our team of certified business advisors are available to work with you, one-on-one, to navigate the process and help you succeed! This workshop is sponsored by the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Bradley University and co-sponsored by Morton Community Bank. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email.

Peoria Next Innovation Center, 801 W Main St, Peoria, IL

Women In Leadership Monthly Luncheon

Monthly luncheons Monthly opportunities to network and build professional relationships Dynamic speakers & presentations customized for personal, professional growth and community involvement Inclusive and supportive environment to celebrate success Th......More

Monthly luncheons Monthly opportunities to network and build professional relationships Dynamic speakers & presentations customized for personal, professional growth and community involvement Inclusive and supportive environment to celebrate success The objective of Women in Leadership of Central Illinois is to promote leadership among women by providing mentoring, networking and educational opportunities. Women In Leadership conducts monthly luncheon meetings, held the second Thursday of the month at the Warehouse on State. The exceptions are as follows: July – Special Event – No monthly luncheon September - Pathways to Success Conference - No monthly luncheon Monthly Luncheon Agenda: 11:30am Networking begins 11:45am Lunch is served, members and guests networking and/or discuss table topic  12:25pm Program/presentation 12:50pm Toot Your Horn (member share celebrations and events for $2) 1:00pm Program ends Monthly luncheons (with advance reservations) are $26 for members and $31 for guests. We encourage our members to bring guests to learn more about our organization and the value a WIL membership can offer them. Registration closes on the 2nd Tuesday at 8 am. Late registrations and walk-ins will be charged $40 (member and non-member).  What To Bring: Cash for Toot Your Horn ($2 per toot!) Business Cards for Networking  

The Warehouse on State 736 SW Washington St Peoria, IL 61602