Mayor Andy Ross and residents want clear answers to their questions, as well as a better definition of what the park means to ...

Paul Vriend's photo of a beaver swimming at Jackson Park leads the notes package from around Chicago outdoors and beyond.

Judge Joseph Bugos convicted Reco Murry, 27, on Thursday morning of two counts of attempted murder and two counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm following a two-day bench trial.

Plummer Family Park in Madison County IL is working on expanding in its second phase with work expected to continue through Spring 2025.

The 3.2-mile Buttermilk and Emmert Falls trail near Brandenburg, Kentucky, is a romantic waterfall trail perfect for a ...

East Peoria is looking to spur development of its riverfront, taking a next step toward creating a TIF district alongside the Illinois River.

David Thompson Search and Rescue is hosting a free public avalanche safety training Feb. 21-22. The Friday, Feb. 21 class will be held at 7 p.m. at the rescue organization's building adjacent to ...

Formed in the 90s, alternative indie rock band Cake will perform this summer on the CEFCU stage at Peoria Riverfront Park.

Mayor Sangeetha Rayapati gave her annual State of the City address at the The Sound Conservatory Monday morning.

Nestled in the serene town of Glasford, Illinois, this snowy retreat offers a cozy winter escape surrounded by picturesque ...

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) said he would block pardoned Capitol insurrectionists from serving in local government positions, citing a state law ordinance, according to a Thursday letter ...

A revitalization of the historic Governor Nicholls and Esplanade wharves, adjacent to the French Quarter, is currently underway through the efforts of the ...