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The Knox County Fair opens Monday for its 175th year with new fireworks and a returning rodeo, marking a major celebration in the region. With pleasant partly cloudy skies and comfortable temperatures in the low 60s today, it's great weather to enjoy local events like Justin Moore performing at the fairgrounds or catching the Peoria Volksfest festivities. Air quality is good across the area, making it a nice day to get outside.

1. SUN 7/05

                
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2. MON 7/06

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4. WED 7/08

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7. SAT 7/11

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ranked by local significance + cross-source pickup · freshness-weighted

1. 01
   Extreme heat could help Peoria County crops after weeks of rain
   CIProud.com · 6h ago
2. 02
   Rodeo returns, fireworks added, and Illinois' oldest fair turns 175 — Knox County Fair opens Monday
   WGIL · 2d ago
3. 03
   Man hospitalized after Fourth of July shooting at Peoria apartment
   CIProud.com · 10h ago
4. 04
   Popular Downtown Peoria bar now open daily
   Peoria Journal Star · 19h ago
5. 05
   Peoria Volksfest celebrates German heritage along with America’s 250th birthday
   CIProud.com · 6h ago
6. 06
   Unattended fireworks spark Peoria Heights house fire
   CIProud.com · 14h ago
7. 07
   Real estate sales in Peoria, Tazewell, Woodford counties for July 4, 2026
   Peoria Journal Star · 2d ago
8. 08
   Fantasy baseball: Buxton returns for Twins, Brewers' Woodruff headed to IL
   ESPN · 14h ago
9. 09
   Peoria, East Peoria celebrates America’s 250th birthday with Red, White & BOOM!
   CIProud.com · 1d ago
10. 10
    Knox County property transfers for June 25 through July 1, 2026 — see a list of home and other sales
    WGIL · 3d ago

• Justin Moore
  THU 7/09 · 19:00 · Knox County Fairgrounds
• Paul Cauthen
  FRI 7/10 · 20:00 · Crusens Farmington Road
• West Michigan Whitecaps at Peoria Chiefs
  TUE 7/21 · 18:35 · Dozer Park
• West Michigan Whitecaps at Peoria Chiefs
  WED 7/22 · 12:05 · Dozer Park
• West Michigan Whitecaps at Peoria Chiefs
  THU 7/23 · 18:35 · Dozer Park
• West Michigan Whitecaps at Peoria Chiefs
  FRI 7/24 · 19:05 · Dozer Park
• West Michigan Whitecaps at Peoria Chiefs
  SAT 7/25 · 19:05 · Dozer Park
• Mark Nizer
  SAT 7/25 · 19:30 · The Orpheum Theatre - Galesburg
• West Michigan Whitecaps at Peoria Chiefs
  SUN 7/26 · 14:05 · Dozer Park
• The Wood Brothers (21+)
  SUN 7/26 · 19:00 · Friendly Valley Tavern - Peoria
• The Princess Concert
  SAT 8/01 · 15:30 · Prairie Home Alliance Theater at Peoria Civic Center
• Quad Cities River Bandits at Peoria Chiefs
  TUE 8/04 · 18:35 · Dozer Park

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