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Darryl Strawberry shakes hands with a Bradley Braves baseball player in a red jersey at the Greater Peoria FCA banquet in East Peoria.

Darryl Strawberry shares his divine rescue story at Greater Peoria FCA banquet

EAST PEORIA--Baseball great Darryl Strawberry testified to God’s work in his life at the Greater Peoria Fellowship of Christian Athletes annual banquet on Oct. 4. About 250 people attended the dinner at Embassy Suites, along with 40 members of the Bradley Braves baseball team.

A man in a black denim jacket holds a smiling toddler on his shoulders.

Fatherhood Network takes aim at a cause of Peoria-area poverty

Fathers and daughters to make memories at Oct. 30 dance

Fathers and daughters to make memories at Oct. 30 dance

Bradley University baseball players gather for an FCA Bible study in Peoria, Illinois.

Huddles bring Gospel to Peoria-area athletes, others

Prayer requests for week of Sept. 13, 2026

Prayer requests for week of Sept. 13, 2026

PAACH offers support and community to local homeschooling families

PAACH offers support and community to local homeschooling families

WPEO cranks up the volume

Ministries

A woman in a brown hoodie stands in front of a rack of pastries in a busy kitchen.

Sophia's Kitchen personnel will change, but not its mission

PEORIA—Nearly 10,000 people a month depend on Sophia’s Kitchen for food for themselves or their pets. While that provision won’t change, the person at the helm will. Director Claire Crone is retiring July 31 after 16 years of leadership at the ministry’s location at 105

A two-story white house framed by trees stands under a blue sky with bright white clouds.

Women’s Community House exhibits grace, stable lives

A woman holding a bag and a man holding clothing look at tables full of clothes. The woman is wearing a black shirt with a design on it. The man has a pink plaid shirt and sunglasses.

DCP Mobile takes showers, haircuts, food, clothing and the Gospel to those in need

Campers of various ages smile near a swimming pool.

Camp Good News offers fun, fellowship, and the good news about Christ to kids

Purposed Generation is achieving its purpose

Purposed Generation is achieving its purpose

Charisa Ausfahl explains Purposed Generation at her Charisa Studios in Washington, Illinois.

Purposed Generation: Helping teens see themselves through God's lens

A smiling man and woman pose together indoors in front of a nature-themed backdrop with rocks, plants, and trees.

Couple expanding creation ministry in Peoria area

Churches

Illustration of a diverse group of stylized people gathered beneath two large black arched outlines, with a simple cross centered at the top.,

Go out of your way to make visitors feel welcome on Easter Sunday, pastors say

This post is sponsored by Dr. Ryder Church from Peoria Chiropractic. See his ad below for a special introductory rate. If you’re a regular churchgoer, you’re going to have a challenge and opportunity on Easter Sunday: unfamiliar faces. The challenge will be to be uncomfortable. The opportunity will

A high-ranking clergy member in the Catholic Church stands in front of a bookcase.

Beatification of Fulton Sheen will be a 'significant moment' for Catholic Diocese of Peoria

Churchgoers hold candles.

Christmas Eve services in the Tri-County area

A young man in a blue blazer stands smiling in the balcony of a Greek Orthodox church.

Filmmaker finds his home in Orthodox Church

Peoria Catholic leaders react to selection of Chicagoan as pope: 'He's going to be a good bridge'

Peoria Catholic leaders react to selection of Chicagoan as pope: 'He's going to be a good bridge'

Men with beards sit at a table set up to look like the Last Supper.

'Living Last Supper' brings commitment to Christ to life at RockChurch performances

🔔Christmas worship options

🔔Christmas worship options

Business

Lowpoint man styles rural Christian caps

Lowpoint man styles rural Christian caps

"It’s for the people in small-town America who love their Savior."

A middle-aged man in a hoodie sweatshirt stands on a city street in late afternoon.

Phil Newton helps nonprofits find funding through Perennial Partners

Charisa Ausfahl explains Purposed Generation at her Charisa Studios in Washington, Illinois.

Purposed Generation: Helping teens see themselves through God's lens

A man in a pullover shirt sits at a desk with his hands folded.

Peoria financial advisor builds his firm on a solid rock

A young woman smiles while holding a yellow hoodie in a clothing store while a young man browses off to the side.

Pink Blossom store combines thrift and career help, with a little scripture thrown in

A middle-aged man in a hat, white shirt, and tan jacket relaxes in a chair in a barber shop.

Mr. Glass produces barbers with values

In a warmly lit living room, an older man stands beside a piano, embodying a moment of reflection and tranquility.

Business, political leader Chuck Weaver invests in Peoria's future

Pro-life

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Pro-life speaker to address population myths, family life at March 25 rally

Pro-lifers invited to go to rallies in Springfield, Peoria Heights

Living Alternatives offers comprehensive pregnancy and grief support in Pekin

Online auction benefits perinatal grief support program Willow Story

RIP Dan Bohan, passionate pro-lifer

Q&A

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Q&A with insurance agent Corey North

Kurt Pegler talks sports, media, serving at church

Artist wants to put a limited-government stamp on Peoria

Peoria City Councilman Alex Carmona wants to 'make things better'

Journalist Phil Luciano tells stories, looks to the Cross for guidance

Media

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Peoria's Sheen Experience will bring archbishop's legacy to life

Lyle Cruse uses art to bring light to social media

'The Thorn' brings the story of salvation to life in a dramatically visual way

Dinner, a movie, and a celebration

A bit of 'Chosen' trivia