East Peoria native David Perkins won his first tournament on the PGA Tour Americas on Sunday, outlasting the field at the Explore NB Open in New Brunswick, Canada. The former Illinois State golfer ...

As many states across the U.S. introduce anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, Peoria, Illinois, has become a destination for families seeking an accepting home.

Beyoncé's Grammy Award winning 'Cowboy Carter' is sparking debate in the country music world, with some country singers insisting it doesn't belong.

The River City Pride Festival is returning to Peoria for its fourth year as a hub of LGBTQ+ history and culture, with live music and vendors.

The Heart of Illinois Fair, a Peoria tradition for decades, returned for its 76th year in 2025 — a far cry from its glory years.

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A Drinking Water Notice was issued Monday Illinois American Water Co., for the entire city of Peoria after 14 of 103 water samples exceeded “action level” lead quantities.

GiGi Battle did plenty of research on the Illinois women's basketball team before last week's official visit, but there were still a few things that caught her off guard.

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Jenny Vollen-Katz, the executive director of the independent prison monitor the John Howard Association, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the state of Illinois changing its prison health care provider.