Five years since opening its doors, Peoria’s Riverfront Museum is well on its way to welcoming its one-millionth visitor. But that’s only one way to measure the museum’s…
STATE Winter preparedness guide available online The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and the National Weather Service (NWS) Have developed a winter weather preparedness…
STATE County courthouses getting Lincoln portrait A copy of a photograph of Abraham Lincoln sitting at the Old State Capitol in Springfield will soon be hung in each of Illinois’…
The time has come again to bring a little warmth and happiness to those who may be less fortunate during the forthcoming holiday season. The Salvation Army is taking applications…
TV food shows help fuel rise of popularity of culinary classes With the increased popularity of food shows on television, a local cooking school is having no trouble filling classes…
NOV. 16 Friends of the Riverfront Park Thursday, 5-9 p.m. Sky Harbor Steakhouse, 1321 N. Park Drive, West Peoria Free, donations appreciated Event includes wine and cheese plus a…
Centenarian Max Barton is living proof that you’re never too old to create art and share it with others. The 100-year-old Streator resident is one of 11 central Illinois veterans…
CHICAGO Planetarium looks for life on other planets An upcoming event at Adler Planetarium will explore the question, “Are we alone in the Universe?” On Nov. 3 and Nov. 4, planetarium…
Three men shot – one ...Three men were shot – one fatally -- Saturday afternoon on Chicago's ...
Government, defense spar as child ...With the criminal trial of Elburn veterinarian Adam Stafford King fast approaching ...
Chicago teen charged in fatal ...A 19-year-old Chicago man has been charged in connection with a fatal ...
Challenges persist for women, minorities ...PEORIA — For 60 years, SkillsUSA Illinois has held workforce development competitions ...
