For the first time ever, Illinois is going to be home to an epic New Year’s Eve ball drop. Forget crowded New York and check out this celebration that is slated to be absolutely wonderful.

If you’ve always dreamed of standing out in the cold and counting down to the new year with your whole community, then this is the event of a lifetime. Check it out:

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The PNC Winterfest in Peoria is an annual event. Get more information on its website or Facebook page.

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Will you be at this New Year’s Eve ball drop? What are you looking forward to most in the new year?

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