Tom Hammerton has been named the general manager for the Bradley University men’s and women’s basketball programs.

A Peoria Public Schools teacher has brought home a $10,000 grant to study the chemistry and history of chocolate — and she's putting her students to work on the research.

A troublesome 700-foot water main under Bondurant Street just west of Washington Community High School will be replaced this summer. The Washington City Council approved a low bid of about $270,000.

Groups of Peoria high school students heard about the growing importance of artificial intelligence technology as it relates to workforce development during a panel discussion Monday at Distillery Labs.

Number of families receiving federal benefits such as Medicaid and SNAP is declining

Former U-High girls basketball coach Mike Sondgeroth recalls Meier being “a player who was devoted to the program and gave her all."

The Peoria Public Schools Board of Education on Monday approved a sweeping literacy curriculum overhaul, replacing programs set to expire at the end of June.

Elementary and middle school students from across Peoria competed in the 2026 District Speech and Debate Championship on Saturday, and former heavyweight boxer James "Buster" Douglas was there to cheer them on.

Bradley University recently unveiled a large mural on Harper Hall near the campus entryway intersection, while ArtsPartners of Central Illinois has announced plans for another mural at the corner of Main and Sheridan Road.

Under a sunny sky on Friday, Dunlap schools officially broke ground on the new Wilder-Waite Grade School, marking a long-awaited milestone for the growing district. The ceremony blended celebration with reflection on the school's legacy.