Wildlife Prairie Park’s 180 animals and 1,800 acres of wilderness perfectly encapsulate the beauty of the midwest just ...

Peoria park vandalized, youth sports impacted Posted: February 1, 2025 | Last updated: February 1, 2025 A popular West Valley park is in the dark after someone cut electrical wires to most of the ...

PEORIA, AZ — A popular West Valley park is in the dark after someone cut electrical wires to most of the lights at Paloma Park on Wednesday morning. Peoria police say eight electrical boxes were ...

PEORIA — Jim Runkle reached his final finish line on Jan. 23, 2025, touching the wall at 12:20 a.m. to stand atop Heaven's podium at the age of 79. One of the greatest high school swimming ...

Nestled in the heart of Illinois, there’s a hidden gem that’s about to rock your world. Forget everything you thought you knew about state parks – Lowden State Park is here to redefine your outdoor ...

This towering statue watches over Lowden State Park like a stone-faced lifeguard on the world’s greenest beach. Photo Credit: j.miner Now, I know what you’re thinking. “Oregon? In Illinois? Did I take ...

The Illinois Park & Recreation Association Board of Directors has installed Erika Strojinc, CPRE, executive director at the Buffalo Grove Park District, as its 2025 board chair. Strojinc ...

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — After a five-and-a-half-year process, Central Illinois Friends opened its community center on Monday and let members of the public take tours around the new facility.

After being named CEO of the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park in late 2024, Harley Johnson shares his vision and predictions for quantum technology's future in Chicago. Quantum ...

Peoria police arrested a 45-year-old man in connection with the death of a Peoria woman. Derreck S. Hall Sr. was arrested on the 600 block of E. Ravine Drive on Sunday evening, hours after police ...

The Peoria City/County Health Department conducts food inspections for a wide range of establishments in the area. Inspections look for issues that could contribute to the spread of foodborne ...