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The former chief financial officer for the Peoria Citizens Committee for Economic Opportunity Action Agency is making a run for Peoria city treasurer.

Just more than 100 years ago, two Chicago university students perpetrated a notorious child murder that became known at the time as “the crime of the century.” Now, Peoria is playing a significant role in an independent feature film about the case.

After waiting more than a year, a central Illinois computer company is at home in its new headquarters in Peoria’s Fourth District.

A proposed wind farm in northern Peoria County would be the first one within the county boundaries. Reporter Joe Deacon talks with Greater Peoria Economic Development Council CEO Chris Setti about the potential economic benefits of bringing a wind farm to Peoria County.

Peoria County Jail, in recent years, has restrained its charges for longer durations than other jails in Illinois and far past industry recommendations. There is evidence of a mental health issue in at least 70% of its restraint incidents.

More and more people in the Peoria area are picking up a new recreational activity: Pickleball. And it's not just older folks.

A potential Peoria City buyout of Illinois-American-Water will likely be discussed in the coming months. Peoria Public Radio’s Alex Rusciano reports a…

Peoria city officials were talking trash Thursday-as in waste management. Two-thirds of the city’s households will have a new weekly trash pickup day…

You may have noticed several new carved limestone pieces adorning the Peoria Heights Sculpture Walk along Prospect Avenue and the Rock Island Trail.The…

Rallies protesting Trump administration policies are planned across the country Saturday, including one in Peoria.