Peoria-based Natural Fiber Welding laid off scores of workers on Tuesday in another downsizing move by a business city officials have staked as an anchor for a new tax-increment financing district.

The Peoria-based company rose to prominence as an innovative textile startup but has hit hard times.

The portion of the property for sale includes Peoria Camera, 50's Diner, Alexander Travel, Farmers Insurance, Freedom Chiropractic and The Balanced Bee. It is listed for $2.7 million.

An advocacy group with ties to Washington, D.C., is working to bring a national cruise line to the Illinois River that would make a stop in Peoria. The Illinois River Cities and Towns Initiative ...

Two of Peoria's three candidates for the office of city treasurer touted their resumes Monday night at a candidate forum hosted by the Peoria Chapter of the NAACP.

The Powell Press building in Peoria has been revitalized into a full-service Latin American Bistro called El Mirador En El ...

The Peoria Police Department is investigating the operations of House of Hope's Cure Violence initiative in an investigation that could result in "serious criminal charges." Last week, the Peoria ...

Two teens were arrested after Peoria police searched a residence and found a stolen handgun and two teens in possession of stolen vehicles.

Alexander Lee Smith, 21, has been sentenced to life in prison for shooting and killing a Peoria couple during a home invasion after a car deal went wrong.

Peoria TV journalist, anchor leaves station after four years for job on east coast Mike Kramer, Peoria Journal Star Mon, July 21, 2025 at 1:29 PM PDT 1 min read ...

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.