Ice cream social Aug. 6 at BU student center, Titanic talk with Dr. Robert Ballard on Sept. 26 at RIverfront Museum two free ...

Objects can’t talk, but they can still tell a lot of stories about why the people who used them to Peoria County chose to call this place home. “Why They Came: Celebrating Peoria County’s 200th ...

At-large City Councilman Zach Oyler’s action at a recent council meeting raised eyebrows. Oyler made a motion to reconsider the council’s unanimous decision to impose a 1% grocery tax, effective Jan.

Passing of first mayor Bryant DeFrance and construction of new City Hall renews focus on future. His dedication modeled a standard for public service, embodying the spirit of “Neighbors Serving ...

A decade and a half ago, Larry Tangel would tell his children regularly that he’s “one day going to follow you to college.” Born on Long Island but a lifelong resident of central Illinois (first ...

There are No Bad Parts, only pure, authentic expression. “After Before,” an upcoming exhibition by Kelly Scarfe (kellyscarfe.com) at MUSE Gallery (musemorton.com), is a richly layered exploration of ...

A grand parade like few Peorians have ever seen was the opening spectacle of a four-day Peoria County centennial extravaganza. An estimated 150,000 people lined the streets on Sept. 29, 1925, to watch ...

Bradley’s Board of Trustees announced its decision to hire James Shadid on March 14. The U.S. district judge, Bradley alumnus and native Peorian said he brings “Bradley DNA” to the position.

The working class has become the latest cash cow of the ultra rich. These people never stop putting their hands in our pockets one 12-month, no-interest deal, special offer or sports betting app at a ...

Native Peorian and U.S. Federal Judge Jim Shadid has been named the new president of Bradley University. He replaces Dr. Stephen Standifird, who resigned last June.

'Make America Great' or 'Set America Back'? Peoria People's March rallies community to fight for rights and respectRead more → ...

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