Wine is typically no longer made by stomping grapes, but two local wineries are giving people a chance to try that ancient, slippery ritual at upcoming grape stomping festivals. The…
Enchiladas for Easterseals may not sound like a typical fundraiser, but when Alex Comacho’s family hosted an enchilada party for the foundation nearly a decade ago, it launched Team…
PEKIN Police helping with school supply collection The Pekin Police Department is working with the Moms Who Care organization on collecting much needed supplies for students in the…
University of Illinois Extension has two very popular and high-impact programs that equip area residents to deeply understand, care for, and enjoy the natural areas of Central Illinois….
The highway to Mapleton doesn’t quite look like the yellow brick road but it will take you to the land of Oz. The small Peoria County village located off U.S. Route 24 will host…
Professional Disc Golf World Championships were held Friday and Saturday, Aug. 16 and 17 at Eureka Lake and at the Sunset Hills Golf Club in Pekin.The PDGA chose Eureka and Pekin locations…
As another school year nears, vaccinations are on many parents’ lists, along with school supplies, and many in the health care field think it’s a great time to remind everyone of…
Nineteen-month-old Wally Bastian of Chillicothe is living his best life, blissfully unaware that more than 8,000 people are following and applauding his story on Facebook. However,…
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 ...
