Body camera footage was played after the witness refused to testify or cooperate in any way with the trial, the State's Attorney's Office said.

Aug. 4 is National Chocolate Cookie Day, and several brands are offering deals to celebrate. See which Illinois stores are participating.

From Division-I recruits to rising stars, here are the Peoria area's top 12 high school football players entering the 2025 IHSA season.

Engineering and design has begun on a road extension that will give the city of Pekin much-needed direct access to a major interstate.

The owner of Blue Margaritas Mexican Bar and Grill, is preparing to open a brunch spot in Washington. Here's what we know.

Bradley basketball earned a commitment from a 6-foot-8, 240-pound forward on Sunday, and he'll join the roster for 2025-26.

As hurricane season kicks into gear, storm watchers are keeping an eye on two disturbances off the East Coast.

The 34th annual Peoria Blues & Heritage Music Festival will be held Aug. 29-30 at Peoria Riverfront Festival Park. This event will include a world-class lineup of artists from blues, roots, funk, soul ...

Scott Phegley wins his third straight Peoria Men's City Golf Championship, edging Rick LeHew at Newman on Saturday, Aug. 2, ...

The girl's condition had deteriorated since she had been hospitalized in late July, the Peoria County Coroner's Office said.

Pop-A-Shot, based in Peoria, Illinois, saw success with its inaugural tournament on ESPN last year. The Peoria-based Pop-A-Shot has delivered a proverbial slam dunk with its annual national tournament ...

Ten Illinois companies reported plans for layoffs starting in August, with affected industries including healthcare, food and ...