Add mental health counseling to the list of the many things people can now do online locally. “I saw that there was such a need, and I really wanted to help people,” said Kim Brooks-Miller…
AUG. 31-SEPT. 4 National Sweetcorn Festival Thur., 5 -11 p.m.; Fri. 5 p.m.-1 a.m.; Sat., 6 a.m.-1 a.m.; Sun., 8 a.m.-12 a.m.; Mon. 8 a.m.-9 p.m. McFarren Park, Hoopeston, Ill….
Following a brief term as interim sheriff, former Peoria County jail superintendent Brian Asbell was appointed to the position by the Peoria County Board Aug. 10. A 23-year veteran…
A new game popping up around the country in which players are willingly locked in a room with only their wits and brainpower to escape is now playing in Peoria. Two escape room businesses…
AUG. 10 Preview Night for the Illinois State Fair Thursday, 4 p.m.-midnight Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield $5 adults; children 12 and under free Fair runs through…
Tanner’s Orchard, a family-run country farm celebrating its 70th year, has become a family destination in central Illinois for picking apples, having lunch or watching the kids…
AUG. 24-26 Dunlap Days Festival Thur., 5-7:15 p.m.; Fri 6 p.m.-12 a.m.; Sat. 7 a.m.-midnight North Park 100 N. Hickory St. Free There will be live entertainment by Dexter O’Neal…
AUG. 17 CEFCU Jazz at the Landing Thursday, 7-9 p.m. The Landing at the Peoria Riverfront Free The event features local jazz artists and is supported by CEFCU and the Illinois…
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 ...
Challenges persist for women, minorities ...PEORIA — For 60 years, SkillsUSA Illinois has held workforce development competitions ...
Chicago teen charged in fatal ...A 19-year-old Chicago man has been charged in connection with a fatal ...
