A shoe box full of gifts may not seem like a very extravagant Christmas gift, but it may be the first, and only, gift a child in need may ever receive. Operation Christmas Child (OCC)…
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the First Federated Church of Peoria’s Life Together Center, where the Crittenton Center’s 10th annual Festival of Trees…
The week in agriculture is led by last week’s election of billionaire Democrat JB Pritzker to govern the state of Illinois; we have state farm bureau reaction. Also this week, we…
NOV. 15 ‘The Crimes of Grindewald’ Begins Thur. 5 and 8 p.m. Giant Screen Theater, Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington St. $10.50 for 2D; $15.50 for 3D at 8 p.m. Continuing…
This week’s roundup of farm and rural news headlines is led by the EPA’s decision to extend the registration of dicamba for over-the-top usage another two years. We have reaction…
For the first time in school history, the Eureka High School girls cross country team ran off with the IHSA Class A Championship, in part, due to the fast footwork of Hornet’s senior…
STATE Illinoisans encouraged to remember military this holiday season Taking a few moments to write a holiday card or send a pair of socks might seem like a small gesture, but for…
After 10 years of providing a Thanksgiving dinner to folks who could use a meal and/or company, Sarah Williamson was not about to let a knee problem cancel everything this year. Faced…
Northwest Side parish adopts name ...While “The Saint Who Wore Sneakers” sounds like a summer Disney movie ...
Oswego sues over chemicals found ...Oswego officials have opted to join a national lawsuit after trace amounts ...
Lake County Fair celebrates music ...The 96th edition of the Lake County Fair returns Wednesday, with a ...
Two more candidates announce for ...The Republican primary field for the Illinois 11th Congressional District has doubled ...
