For more than 70 years, the Caterpillar Foundation has expanded Downtown Peoria and played a key role in helping social services organizations.

The abundance of Lincoln-related attractions provides endless free or low-cost ... Photo credit: Diego Rivadeneira Nestled along the Illinois River, Peoria offers retirees big-city amenities at ...

"The heat is on" for a "doozy" of a summer in Peoria. So say the rival farmer almanacs, both of which predict a searing season in central Illinois. Here's what to expect: The Farmers' Almanac ...

Out of USA Today's 10BEST list ranking drive-in movie theaters across the nation, Illinois has two that made the list.

All-American Festival offers a soccer match, live music, a fireworks show, and family-friendly activities, with free ...

Two Peoria-area businesses were inducted into the Illinois Made program, joining a group of small businesses who reflect the state's craftsmanship and culture. The Illinois Department of Commerce ...

NORMAL — Kaevion Mack is returning much closer to his Peoria home, and the Illinois State football team has landed a veteran wide receiver. Mack has finalized a transfer to ISU from Western ...

A “Cars”-themed land is coming to Walt Disney World, bringing new rides and attractions inspired by the hit film series and ...

In 2022, he transitioned to guard and was inactive for all 17 games. This article originally appeared on Journal Star: Peoria ...

PEORIA — Illinois saw a second player go into the NCAA football transfer portal on Thursday, this time from the defensive side of the ball. Reserve defensive back Tyler Strain, who has one ...

PEORIA — LiV Warfield's performance was worth its weight in gold Tuesday on the NBC reality competition show, "America's Got Talent." The Peoria-born 1997 Notre Dame High School graduate ...