A “joiner” is sometimes defined as a person who specializes in the art of fine woodworking, specifically someone adept at joining pieces of wood together, like in furniture making….
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’…
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….
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…
One killed, another injured in ...One man was killed and another man was injured Monday night in ...
Statewide childhood lead testing plannedNearly 13 percent of the 1,350 Illinois ZIP codes at high risk ...
Chicago man charged with hate ...A Chicago man faces multiple felonies in connection with properties being defaced ...
Former teacher continues to find ...Phyllis Scheuer has had plenty of roles in Fieldcrest Community Unit School ...
