Those who opposed the settlement offer shared two common themes in their arguments: That Peoria likely had more to gain by continuing the fight and that Boyd Gaming’s proposed new casino flaunted in ...

Red shoes and a distinct handgun are key pieces of evidence used to charge a suspect with the shooting of a sheriff's deputy ...

Illinois men's basketball moved up to No. 6 in the latest USA TODAY Network coaches poll. The team is on an 11-game winning streak after recent victories over Washington and Nebraska. Illinois is one ...

A new set of work guidelines for SNAP recipients kicked in Sunday, Feb. 1. Here's a breakdown of changes to benefits.

Four Peoria-area coaches were among 33 named tops in Illinois for 2025, according to the national group that governs high school sports.

The senior led the Big 12 Conference in receiving yards during the 2025 season. Now, he's headed to the Ohio Valley Conference.

Dunlap, Illini Bluffs and Brimfield/Elmwood lead Peoria-area schools in the Illinois preseason high school softball poll. See the 2026 rankings here.

Yes; the government partially shut down at midnight on Saturday, Jan. 31, after lawmakers failed to meet the funding deadline ...

Punxsutawney Phil has now seen his shadow 108 times, or 84% of the 129 times he has predicted the weather, according to the ...

A trio of Peoria gas stations received site approval from the Peoria City Council to sell liquor. Three Shell gas stations, ...

Motivated only begins to scratch the surface of Washington's mentality this season. The top-ranked Panthers (24-1) finished in third place in Class 3A last March, ending the season just short of ...

Concerts and musicals, fundraisers and the spring home show are among the things happening in Peoria in February.