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

O'Donnell, Petrocelli and Parks mentioned the easy walk to Peoria's riverfront as a significant benefit of living downtown. The Peoria Farmers Market and restaurants such as the Blue Duck Tavern, ...

Owens Center in Peoria will close for about six weeks later this spring for a planned maintenance to help address issues with ...

Some local schools will be getting money to enhance green spaces in their community. 26 Illinois Schoolyard Habitat action ...

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 ...

(AP) — The Republican leader of the Illinois House and five voters on Tuesday filed a lawsuit asking the state Supreme Court to throw out the legislative district map as unconstitutionally drawn ...

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 ...