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…
Thirty-nine youth baseball fields from Peoria to Lacon and points in between were alive last weekend with the crack —or ping — of the bat, the smack of the ball and glove, and the…
Eleven-year-old Chad Turpin was on a typical class field trip to the Peoria Riverfront Museum when he and some classmates got pulled into a press conference for a new exhibit of the…
Bradley University President Gary Roberts announced his intent to retire when his contract expires at the end of May of 2020. Roberts announced this at the recent board of trustees…
After being in rural Edwards for 16 years, Pets for Seniors now has new digs in Peoria for its felines while the shelter’s dogs will now reside in foster homes prior to adoption….
Peoria County Board accepting applications to fill vacant seat Peoria County Board Chairman Andrew A. Rand invites interested individuals to apply for the vacant Peoria County Board…
After a few lean years, the Peoria Art Guild is back in business with a new director at the helm. “One of the main things I wanted to do was bring the Peoria Art Guild back to its…
A regional organization representing Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford counties is hoping a behind-the-scenes effort as 2019 continues to unfold will create a clear pathway for next-generation…
Man killed on South SideA 35-year-old man was killed Thursday morning on Chicago's South Side. Police ...
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 ...
