Crime, the future of the Par-A-Dice Casino and Peoria's effort to bring Amtrak to the city were all topics raised at the first mayoral debate.

By Laura Aka for WorkingNation. Broadcast version by Judith Ruiz-Branch for Illinois News Connection reporting for the ...

Illinois, the Prairie State, is known for its towering skyscrapers, charming small towns and diverse neighborhoods. According to Census population data, the Illinois population is the fifth-largest in ...

And for the first time in more than 20 years, an Oak Park and River Forest High School choir will perform at the annual ...

I recruits, dramatic play from unsung players and coaches who've been there before: The latest Manual-Peoria High basketball ...

A taste of New Orleans is coming to central Illinois. The Rotary Club of Peoria North will be holding its second annual Mardi ...

With a new Hampton Inn hotel coming to East Peoria, the city’s existing Hampton Inn at 11 Winners Way will operate under a new name. The Iowa-based development firm Frontier Hospitality Group ...

JMP Securities analyst Matthew Carletti reiterated a Hold rating on RLI (RLI – Research Report) today. The company’s shares closed yesterday at ...

Moore is one of four finalists for National Superintendent of the Year. He is the 2025 Florida Superintendent of the Year.

Pekin's coach and AD put a new spin on an old event with its 12-school MLK Day girls basketball shootout. Here's how it came ...

The Dixon City Council on Tuesday will consider approving an agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation for street resurfacing within Dixon's city limits. The City Council meeting will ...