After 50 years in broadcasting on radio and television, Chuck Collins retired in late 2025. But the former WMBD and WEEK meteorologist is still busy, including teaching this October at Bradley University's Osher Life Long Learning Institute.

Tazewell County will be asking voters in November to support a referendum on a 1% school facility tax. Morton School District 709 Superintendent Joe Sander says the funding would support facility maintenance upgrades, safety and security and mental health resources.

New student enrollment is on the rise at Bradley University, although overall enrollment has fallen just below 4,000 for the first time in at least 36 years.

Flag football is one of five women’s premier club sports now available at Bradley, along with soccer, ice hockey, wrestling and STUNT — commonly known as competitive cheer.

The reality for immigrants in the United States is very different from what is being portrayed, said one panelist at the Tom and Jean Dirksen Symposium at Bradley University.

The Peoria Public Schools Board of Education has hired an interim chief financial officer to oversee the District 150 accounts, bridging a gap until the administration selects a permanent CFO.

A $3 million state capital grant will allow Illinois Central College to upgrade lab and classroom space used for manufacturing training.

A new exhibit at the Peoria Riverfront Museum opening this weekend commemorates the upcoming 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

The Pekin District 108 School Board sent a stern message Monday to Alltown Bus Service: Fix all the problems that have plagued student transportation by the end of the month, or else.

Calling them “pioneers” and “trailblazers,” Peoria leaders are remembering the service and dedication of former city council members Eric Turner and Camille Gibson, who died in recent weeks.