It has been touted as one of the most significant pieces of energy legislation ever to pass the Illinois General Assembly. The state’s Future Energy Jobs Act, or Senate Bill 2814,…
The bicycle and fitness industries have changed dramatically since Americans began embracing biking as a legitimate fitness option in the 1970s. Rolling with the changes and public…
Portillo’s, the popular Chicago-based fast food chain, opened its 55th restaurant this week in Peoria. From a humble start with a tiny trailer in Villa Park, a Chicago suburb, the…
Nine Central Illinois cities are among the among 23 in Illinois competing in the 2017 Mayor’s Challenge, a nationwide ideas competition sponsored by Bloomberg Philanthropies. The…
It’s almost here, the major community event for the city of Pekin — the annual Marigold Festival. The first festival was held in 1973, and the festival has only grown with more…
Where’s Waldschmidt? Some are wondering where the restaurateur has been since closing New Amersterdam in Peoria to make way for its leveling. This year, Riverfront Village was razed…
From a unique gas station along the pioneering Route 66 highway to a venue that once housed ill children of servicemen, town of Normal’s decision-makers have forged a history of preserving…
In early September, most pumpkins are ripe on the vine, a sign that it’s time for Morton to celebrate all things pumpkin at the village’s annual Pumpkin Festival. This year’s…
Hinsdale couple file $500 million ...A Hinsdale couple have filed a $500 million claim against a car ...
Renovations close RiverEdge for seasonAurora’s RiverEdge Park is known around northern Illinois as a gem when ...
Chicago police shoot two suspects ...Chicago police shot two suspects – one fatally – in separate incidents ...
Police officers receive Medal of ...Twenty-three officers from 10 law enforcement agencies in Illinois have been awarded ...
