Sustainer of the Year Nominations

Sustainer of the Year Nominations are due May 1st! Overview: The Harriet Vance Parkhurst Sustainer of the Year Award was created in 1997 to annually recognize and honor a Sustainer for her extraordinary commitment to the Junior League of Peoria and to the community. The award was named in memoryof Harriet Vance Parkhurst. Award Criteria:… Read More

External Statement: Roe v. Wade

Last week’s reversal of Roe v. Wade has caused a stir of emotions throughout the United States and within our local community. We recognize that as a leadership organization by women and for women the decision has an impact on all of us, our sisters, daughters, friends and those whom we serve. The Junior League… Read More

July General Membership Meeting

Tuesday, July 12, 2022

Join us for the July meeting at JLP headquarters. We will update you on our league mission and strategy, discuss options for our future community impact and have time to socialize with members! If you are interested in learning more about the league, please join us!  Members and non members are welcome! TIME: 6PM LOCATION:… Read More

Pay your Dues for the 2022-2023 League Year

Dues for the 2022-2023 year are to be paid by May 31, 2022.  Please pay online or via check. Active: $140 or $145 online Sustainer: $105 or $110 online Sustainer 50: $43 or $47 online Emeritus: No Dues Per the JLP bylaws, dues are going up this year by $5.  They increase every 3 years… Read More

General Membership Meetings

Tuesday, March 14, 2023

Our March General Membership Meeting will be held at our headquarters at 114 State St., Suite 2A, Peoria, IL 61602 Agenda TBD *RSVP on the calendar if you are a member* Want to know what a GMM is like?  Check out these slides from our July meeting. July GMM  

Sonar Tide Restored!

The iconic Sonar Tide sculpture that sits between the Peoria Civic Center & City Hall recently got a much needed makeover.  The Junior League was an integral part of bringing this piece of artwork to the Peoria community back in 1983. Peoria, Aug. 16, 2021 — Nearly 40 years after Ronald Bladen’s last large-scale public… Read More

Renew your Junior League Membership!

Now is the time to renew your Junior League membership! Don’t lose access to all the resources provided by our local league as well as all the tools from AJLI that your membership gives you access to use! Visit this link to pay your 2021-2022 membership dues and donate to the annual giving campaign if… Read More

Thank You to Our Supporters

We are so grateful to the following Community Corporate Partners who have helped make the work we are doing this year possible!       

Kids in the Kitchen is Back!

Kids in the Kitchen is back! In this program, kids learn easy and healthy meals and snacks. A major bonus of this program is that kids are exposed to, and have the opportunity, to try foods they would not otherwise be able to while growing their cooking skills and their confidence.  This year, like everything… Read More

2020 LBDI Wrap-Up

Thank you to all our generous Little Black Dress Initiative supporters for participating in LBDI with us August 30 – September 4, 2020. With your help, the campaign has raised over $5,929! These critical funds will enable our League to provide nutritional education programs, such as Kids in the Kitchen, and support community gardens to eradicate food insecurity in Peoria. Your… Read More