Amber D. Phelps was arrested on Wednesday for reckless discharge of a firearm, aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, no FOID, ...

Two Peoria teens, Dayquan D. Diggs and Harrington Wadlington, have been indicted for the murder and burglary of 22-year-old ...

PEORIA — Peoria High grad and NFL veteran ... The 6-foot-3, 310-pound former University of Illinois lineman has played at guard and center in his four NFL seasons, and will ramp up the ...

East Peoria will institute a 1% tax on groceries beginning in 2026, Mayor John Kahl said Friday. Kahl took aim at Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, who decided to end the statewide 1% tax on groceries.

Journal Star readers were invited to choose their favorite spirits for the 2024 Community’s Choice Awards. Here are the top ...

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — The Peoria County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a woman who was found in the Illinois River, the sheriff said Tuesday. Sheriff Chris Watkins said his ...

More: What to know about the 24 federal facilities DOGE says will close in Illinois The purported savings for terminating the U.S. Attorney's Office lease in Peoria had previously been listed as ...

Peoria City Manager Patrick Urich could receive another raise as he enters his 14th year leading city staff. The Peoria City Council will vote on a measure Tuesday night that would give Urich a ...

Hundreds of millions of birds are actively migrating northward to places like Illinois to take advantage of plentiful food and good nesting locations. Hummingbirds, species of waterfowl ...

Vistancia has long been a peaceful bedroom community and a haven for retirees in Peoria. With its award-winning master-planned design, Vistancia offers serene neighborhoods, luxury homes ...

Thank you for sharing your positive feedback! We purchased from Willie Crane at Ford of Peoria, Illinois a 2025 Maverick Lariat AWD Hybrid. An excellent experience; he made it easy! We purchased ...

The cuts will significantly impact Illinois farmers, particularly those from historically underserved communities, and limit access to nutritious food for those in need. The most recent round of ...