The Ernestine Jackson Juneteenth Freedom Day Parade will begin at noon Saturday and kick off the 2025 Juneteenth Fest in John Gwynn Park.

Joel Feucht is part of a family that has seen five generations work for Caterpillar, covering nearly all of the company's 100 years.

From the first factory in East Peoria to today, Caterpillar boasts a long history in the Peoria area and beyond.