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

City Hall is launching a new program to help show off the talent of local artists here in Peoria. The Boxes and ...

minutes away from where Peoria City Hall currently stands. With the growing community, a school was also needed. So, in 1906, Central School was built and used for 70 years. When Peoria was ...

The boyfriend of a woman who was shot and killed earlier this month has been indicted by a Peoria County grand jury. Derrick ...

Crime, the future of the Par-A-Dice Casino and Peoria's effort to bring Amtrak to the city were all topics raised at the ...

Tyler Lundblade scored 25 points to lead the Belmont Bruins and Jonathan Pierre secured the victory with a layup with four seconds remaining as the Bruins defeated the Bradley Braves ...

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Discover Belle Street's rich history with the 1912 Alton, Jackson & Peoria trolley that connected downtown Alton and the Piasa Valley.

Musical icon Bob Dylan takes the stage at Little Rock's Robinson Center Music Hall, 426 W. Markham St. at Broadway, for a ...

Maybe it's bringing another World Series title to Kansas City. 'It's pretty special':Ben Zobrist completes a dream with Peoria hall of fame induction Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily ...