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For three years, Illinois lawmakers have failed to regulate intoxicating hemp, even despite Gov. JB Pritzker’s backing. Here's a look at the latest effort.
Former NHL goaltender Wayne Thomas, who went on to have a lengthy career in hockey as a coach and an executive, has died from cancer. He was 77.
Congress’ budget sent shockwaves through the renewable energy industry. Despite Illinois having significant incentives to boost it, some are concerned that electricity prices will rise faster than they already are.
A water main break in North Peoria resulted in a boil order for the area, according to Illinois American Water.
Long before smartphones and Google Street View, one Peoria resident took it upon himself to capture the city, one building at a time.
Annual One Peoria giveaway event distributes 1,000 backpacks.
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The system would have been placed in Richwoods High School, Peoria High School, and Manual High School.
The prosecutor said Aaron Rossi “committed fraud at the height of the pandemic to line his own pockets.”
Lt. Jon Albee has been with the sheriff's office since 2010
Sarah Troutman, also known as Sarah Howard, is eligible for parole in 2100.
East Peoria Police said two girls, ages 10 and 11, were hit by a car Tuesday afternoon and taken to the hospital.
Driver stayed at the scene of the accident in the 400 block of NE Adams St., near Spaulding Ave
The CEO of EIF said there’s a rise in Peoria for the need of services, and they’re partnering with sister pantries and retailers under the Feeding America network.
The grant funds a new mobile maternity care van, serving pregnant women in Marshall, Putnam,Bureau, Henry, Knox, LaSalle, and Woodford.
Peoria Police are investigating an armed robbery that left a 47-year-old woman with injuries early Tuesday morning.
The City of Bloomington received an award for being better trained to spot the signs of human trafficking.
With farming being an unpredictable and crucial profession to Central Illinois, local farmers and others across the country can now get some financial assistance from the federal government.
During this time, the library has undergone a $6.5 million renovation and asbestos abatement.
Former ComEd exec John Hook has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for his role in bribing ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan via jobs and contracts for the Democratic power broker’s political allies.
Monday marked the 6th blast to demolish the old eastbound McClugage Bridge
The controversy represents an “ugly period” for cooperation between the three governments, said a McLean County Board member
The council on Monday evening signed off on a construction contract at a cost of almost $13.2 million
Sheriff Matt Lane is retiring after single term
Kathy Michael has been the McLean County Clerk since 2010
Some of Peoria’s water testing sites showed elevated levels of lead exposure, according to the utility company Illinois American Water.
The head man for the Peoria Rivermen will stay in the role for a couple more years.
As students get ready to return to school at the end of the month for Peoria, local state leaders are helping families get the supplies they need.
Half a million dollars is headed to McLean County to help people adjust to life outside of prison.