When Amos Muzyad Kairouz, the son of Lebanese immigrants, was young, he vowed to St. Jude Thaddeus, the patron saint of lost causes, that he would build a shrine in his honor, should…
Long before fireworks burst in air above Peoria’s riverfront, the pitter-patter of patriotic feet resounded along Water Street on Independence Day. For the 38th time, the Peoria Jaycees…
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois House on Friday, May 31 passed a bill legalizing adult recreational marijuana in the state. The 66-to-47 vote sends House Bill 1438 to Gov. J.B. Pritzker…
Despite attempts by a group of concerned citizens to keep Peoria public radio station WCBU-FM locally run by Bradley University, the station will soon be managed by WGLT-FM at Illinois…
Richard Pryor, Jr., inherited more than just his name from his famous father, the late groundbreaking stand-up comedian and actor. Like his dad, the younger Pryor grew up in Peoria…
Octogenarian Alice Bannister has seen a lot of changes in the world during her lifetime, but one thing that’s remained constant is her ability and desire to crochet. The 85-year-old…
A little boy was killed Monday, May 13 after a gunman opened fire in what Peoria police are saying was an ambush-style attack. Four-year-old Jeremiah Ward died minutes after arriving…
SPRINGFIELD — A pair of reports released this week offered supporting arguments for one of Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s top priorities: increasing investment in early childhood…
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 ...
