Frank McWorter was known for his mining skills and eventually earned enough money to buy himself and his wife out of slavery.

The shooting of a child in Peoria left people angry. When three teens were later arrested, questions about the SAFE-T Act and juvenile crime arose.

Trump traveled from Palm Beach, Florida, for the Super Bowl in New Orleans. He was joined by some of his children, as well as Rep. Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) and GOP Sens. Dave McCormick (Pa.), Graham, John ...

Check out the latest exhibits and events Central Illinois museums, galleries and historic sites have to offer.

The actor and director, brought his Philly cheesesteak food truck to New Orleans ahead of Sunday’s football game.

Dick Jauron, who coached the Bears from 1999 to 2003 and guided them to the 2001 NFC Central division title, died at 74 on Saturday.

Seattle Mariners pitcher Bryce Miller appears ready for spring training. Before heading to Peoria, Miller posted another video of a bullpen session in which he' ...

Two more teens were arrested in connection with the shooting of a 9-year-old boy inside a South Peoria home. Police arrested ...

As Peoria experiences considerable development and economic growth, here’s a look back at the city’s roots and early days.

Local Peoria attorney Shaun Cusack said it’s highly unlikely that no-cash bail would apply to a juvenile for severe crimes such as a homicide.

Peoria Police Chief Eric Echevarria said at a news conference Tuesday night that the teenager was arrested on charges of ...