East Peoria is growing in size by an additional 272 acres, at a cost of $5.25 million. The city council unanimously voted for final approval to purchase the Keil & Blye Farm property between Centennial Drive, Grange Road and U.S. 24.

Morton Industries is expanding its operations in the Greater Peoria region with the addition of an 80,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in East Peoria. The company said the site will be dedicated to stainless steel production for the growing data center market.

East Peoria city leaders have agreed to spend $5.2 million for more than 270 acres of undeveloped farmland near the city’s northeast side in hopes of future residential growth.

A Morton farmer faces a potential $250,000 fine by the Illinois Department of Agriculture for allegedly applying pesticides on a farm near the Bethel Lutheran School while the school hosted an outdoor event.

Deceased fish have been flowing downstream, releasing an unpleasant odor near affected areas. Biologists for IDNR fisheries believe the incident is naturally occurring as a result of spawning stress and water chemistry changes brought on by recent rain.

The National Weather Service confirmed 172 tornadoes have struck the state this severe weather season. That's an all-time state record, and the most for any state in the U.S. this year.

An extended run of hot temperatures and high humidity is forecast to arrive across Central Illinois on Sunday and last through most of the week.

As 2026 sets a record for tornadoes in Illinois, blue states struggle to get federal emergency funds

The Illinois EPA and a nonprofit are discussing a multiyear planning process to make Illinois waterways and ports more environmentally friendly.

Illinois American Water won't purchase Pekin's wastewater system. Within two minutes Monday, the Pekin City Council discussed and rejected a proposal to enter into negotiations with the water company.