Brandon Spencer is a multimedia journalist for Spectrum News 13, focusing on economy and growth stories in Central Florida.

The governor has stops scheduled across the state Thursday, including Rockford, Peoria and Springfield.

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 ...

A tornado watch was issued for St. Louis area and Central Illinois for storms on Wednesday, June 18.

After five years away, Joshua Gunn returns to Durham to spearhead the next wave of economic success in his hometown.

As eight young adults accompany the Blessed Sacrament across the United States, Franciscan chaplains offer daily spiritual support and sacraments.

18-year-old Kenadee Wallenfang of Pekin has been declared brain dead after being shot in Peoria’s Riverfront and her wishes to donate her organs will be honored.

Mr. Hoover, a drug kingpin who was convicted of leading a vast street gang from inside an Illinois prison, has also been convicted of murder.

A piece of it may be invested in Quinton Kitt, an East Peoria (Illinois) wing from the class of 2027. According to Kitt’s X account, the Illini offered him on Sunday.

Mack Sutter, a highly recruited tight end prospect, is considering several top college football programs, including Alabama, Ole Miss, Illinois, Penn State, and Ohio State.

The 2026 tight end was on a family vacation in Florida after his sophomore season at Dunlap High School outside of Peoria, Illinois.

Raja Krishnamoorthi has announced his bid to run for Senate, confirming speculations that he would join the field looking to win the seat left open by Dick Durbin.