A ruling in a 20-year-old lawsuit could have far-reaching environmental consequences for the river and surrounding region.

WILLMAR — The Peoria Mustangs earned a 5-4 overtime victory over the Willmar WarHawks on Saturday night at the Willmar Civic ...

Check out the latest exhibits and events Central Illinois museums, galleries and historic sites have to offer.

The Republican leader of the Illinois House and five Illinois voters have filed a lawsuit asking the state Supreme Court to ...

City officials in Peoria are in talks with Boyd Gaming Corp. about potential locations for a new land-based casino, hoping to attract the gaming giant to their side of the Illinois River. The move ...

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 ...

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 ...

The group was formed in November 2023 by the Children’s Home Association of Illinois’ Prevention Services unit. It includes agencies like PCCEO, Heartland Health Services, and the Peoria City ...

But it is no longer for sale as bankruptcy proceedings for Petersen's health care company play out in court. Petersen's ...

(WMBD) — The Illinois National Guard will send 110 soldiers and 30 airmen to help with security at the presidential inauguration next week in Washington, D.C. Airmen with the Peoria-based 182nd ...

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A person who was described as a repeat rapist two years ago when he was charged has been sentenced to, 42 years in prison. Demarquis Turner, 41, must serve at least 85% of ...

During the recent cold snap, the Illinois River was frozen in portions between Ottawa and La Salle. A brief thaw is expected Thursday and Friday before colder air makes its way back into the region, ...