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

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

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

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

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

The Farmers' Almanac foresees a "sultry, thunder-filled" summer for Peoria. The Old Farmer's Almanac offers a mixed forecast for Peoria. Neither of the almanacs is considered especially accurate ...

Looking for a way to honor local veterans or spend time with family this weekend? Check out these events planned in observance of the holiday.

Illinois is the third Division I program to offer the East Peoria all-stater, joining Bradley and ISU.

Provided Five Illinois cities were recently named among the ”Top 100 Best Places to Live in the US in 2025” by online publication Livability, which ranks small- to medium-sized cities.

Illinois is a state that leaves a lasting impression, offering everything from bustling city life to peaceful natural escapes. Whether it’s the stunning architecture and rich cultural history of ...