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Peoria has launched a new mentoring program in the midst of ongoing concerns about violence in the city.

In a 3-2 vote, the city of East Peoria approved a proposal allowing a special use permit for a short-term rental property at 108 Carroll Street. This came after neighbors of the rental property expressed concerns for safety and noise levels, along with privacy.

It's August and a new school year is here. With a new school year comes back to school preparation.

The Peoria mayoral race is still too close to call. Jim Montelongo leads Rita Ali by just 73 votes in the race to become Peoria's next mayor, with 100% of…

A Peoria vocal coach is offering a summer class for anyone interested in singing and, according to her, everyone can sing.

Operators of a biweekly food pantry in Peoria say potential cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, are likely to increase food insecurity for lower-income households.

A man who authorities say escaped from the Peoria County Jail on Tuesday night faces new charges.

A well-known, family-operated Peoria bar and pizzeria is celebrating 100 years in business, complete with a special anniversary logo and an honorary street designation from the city.

As Gov. JB Pritzker's administration plans to take its bid to reimpose the school mask mandate to the state Supreme Court, Peoria Regional Superintendent Beth Crider believes the ongoing legal wrangling creates more uncertainty for school districts.

The American Federation of Teachers' “Get Out the Vote” Bus Tour brought state and national labor leaders, as well as Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton to Peoria on Monday afternoon.