River City Pride Festival in Peoria, Illinois brought together thousands of people to celebrate LGBTQ+ identity, visibility, ...

The 76th Heart of Illinois Fair will proceed this year, despite the cancellation of several events, and will feature various ...

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

A number of early settlers of the Fulton County village were from the Scottish city of Dunfermline (pronounced "Done-ferm-lin ...

This winding road in Iowa offers quirky history, family fun, and small-town charm, all without the crowds you'd find in more ...

With virtually none of the media fanfare associated with Illinois high school basketball or football championships, 1,188 ...

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 ...

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

Gov. JB Pritzker officially announced his reelection campaign in a news release June 26, and kicked it off with visits to Chicago, Rockford, Peoria and Springfield. “These days, Illinois is ...

Our state loves its towering Abe Lincolns and ketchup bottles. Looking for a road trip? There’s a Giants Museum in downstate Illinois along Route 66.

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Police in Yorkville, Illinois west of Chicago confirmed that a body was found during the search for a missing 16-year-old girl Sunday. Aiyana Williams was reported missing almost one week ago.