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.

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 ...

This town at the Illinois-Missouri border is full of historical sites, chic boutiques, and great restaurants. Explore nearby ...

Wilmington, Illinois, is home to a green giant that makes the Jolly Green Giant look like a garden gnome. Say hello to the Gemini Giant, a 30-foot tall fiberglass astronaut that’s been standing guard ...

Pritzker described the upcoming budget as “challenging” but added that since taking office, he’s addressed a number of fiscal crises in Illinois. “We are doing the best that we can to try ...

Stronghold Castle: Where fairy tales meet reality! This stone fortress looks like it jumped straight out of a storybook and landed in the Illinois countryside. Photo credit: Mark Smith Next stop on ...

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Parking lots filled up in Downtown Peoria as museum guests pack in to see the final day of the Jim Henson Exhibition in America. The Jim Henson Exhibition: Imagination ...

While snow is still headed to central Illinois, Peoria will likely avoid its deepest accumulations. Early forecasts included an "almost 100% chance" of snow on Sunday afternoon or early evening ...

Illinois may be the second highest tax state in America, but several landmarks and places are amazing to visit and live in. Besides Chicago, where there is plenty to do when you visit, you have ...

Snow and cold weather are headed to the Peoria area, according to the National Weather Service. A strong low-pressure system headed into the Midwest brings a likelihood of snow on Sunday in the ...

PEORIA (25News Now) - Just 10 minutes into the new year, a Peoria couple welcomed the city’s first baby of 2025 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center. The year’s second baby came into the world at another ...

Here is when and where boys basketball teams from the Peoria area will be playing in 2024 holiday tournaments, which start around the state on Tuesday, Dec. 26. Saturday, Dec. 28 results Friday ...