Public libraries across the Valley are encouraging kids and families to not only have fun during summer break, but sit down ...

Marylou Stephens named Peoria's Arts Hero, recognized for her role in enhancing local arts and cultural programs.

A 15-year-old boy will be tried as an adult for a late December shooting that left one man dead, with a judge to decide on a detention hearing.

Willow Knolls Drive, Peoria, with memorial visitation one ... The Heller Foundation at OSF or simply a contribution to your local public library. Memories may be shared with the family through ...

Pritzker said he would specifically veto any budget that includes tax increases on individuals, corporations or the sales tax ...

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

Historian Shermann “Dilla” Thomas debuts his new Chicago Reader column with a look at the city’s Catholic connections beyond ...

Immigrant and refugee families new to Aurora and the United States recently gained a better understanding of the U.S. educational system at the APS Welcome Center’s Inaugural Orientation Day.

EAST PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD ... at Google Maps and you look at the Street View back in 2007 over here by the library and the change, the transformation that’s occurring here, we’ve had ...