Two suburban U.S. representatives say a new law containing severe cuts to food assistance and other social programs will prove to be “devastating” to more than a million of Illinois’…
There’s not an iPhone in sight at the Gridley Telephone Museum. Vintage telephony is the star at the McLean County museum, offering a vivid look at how communications from a vanished…
Independence Day fireworks shows are as old as the nation itself. According to historical accounts, the first such shows came in 1777, one year after the 13 American colonies declared…
After months of uncertainty and urgent repairs, the Metamora Community Pool has reopened. The facility at 116 N. Douglas St. began welcoming swimmers June 13, following a delay caused…
Communities throughout Peoria County are taking part in a “Bison-tennial” Project — a yearlong creative and community-centered initiative celebrating the county’s 200th birthday….
For Sincere Grider, education has never been just about textbooks and grades — it’s been the cornerstone of a second chance at life. Adopted at the age of 5, unable to read or count,…
PEORIA — For 60 years, SkillsUSA Illinois has held workforce development competitions for young people entering the trades. And for 60 years, there has never been an all-female team…
Illinois State Police Troop 4 Commander, Capt. Dustin Geier announced troopers are conducting Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols in Peoria, Tazewell and Fulton counties during June….
Two killed in Eden Expressway ...Two people were killed in accidents on the Edens Expressway. A three-unit ...
Randall Road detour in effect ...Motorists traversing Randall Road through the Miller Road intersection in Carpentersville have ...
Foster, Casten say cuts to ...Two suburban U.S. representatives say a new law containing severe cuts to ...
Woman charged with killing boy ...A Chicago woman has been charged with murder in connection with the ...
