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NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to GOP Sen. John Cornyn of Texas and Democratic Sen. Chris Coons of Delaware about a bipartisan initiative to invest $1 billion in civics and history education.

There won't be any summer camp in Peoria — at least for the first half of the season.Peoria Park District Executive Director Emily Cahill said they made…

The Village of Peoria Heights community is mourning the loss of Mary Beth Nebel, an independent bookstore owner and committed patron of the arts.

Two Peoria men who were juveniles when they were arrested for crimes tied to alleged involvement with a violent street gang have been indicted on adult charges under the RICO statute.

A jury in Cook County has returned a $50 million judgment against the Chicago-based owners of a Peoria fitness camp after an 8-year-old boy was allegedly sexually assaulted by another male camper.

A nationwide shortage is making it difficult for hospitals to find crucial medications for treating cancer patients.

The president of the union representing Peoria Public Schools teachers believes increased workloads are driving some educators away from District 150.

Dr. Kiran Velpula is the consensus choice to fill the vacant at-large seat on the Peoria City Council. Velpula was one of three finalists among two dozen applicants for the opening created by the election of Mayor Rita Ali. A vote on his appointment is planned for the next City Council meeting on June 22.

An audience of Peoria Public library employees and community members spilled out of the conference room at Tuesday's library board of trustees meeting.

Starting next month, the print edition of the Peoria Journal Star won't be delivered to your door by a newspaper carrier anymore. It'll be in your mailbox instead.