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A Peoria County Sheriff's Office vehicle guides participants in this summer's St. Jude Runs near Dunlap.

‘It’s almost like James Bond’: Peoria County getting GPS dart launchers for deputy patrol cars

An advanced technology coming to Peoria County offers the ability to track stolen vehicles without needing to engage in high-speed pursuits.

U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos has opted against another run in the 17th Congressional District, which includes parts of Peoria.

Q&A: Taking a closer look at what the new Illinois congressional map means for Peoria

The Illinois Democrat-drawn congressional maps seek to maximize the party's advantage, giving them a fighting chance in 14 of the 17 new districts.

The family behind Pretendly from left to right: J Scott Hinkley, Willa, Larkin, and Jennifer Rosa

'We're going to make understanding exist': How a Peoria family is spreading the friendly with Pretendly

Two Bradley University alumni are the founders of an online art shop that wouldn’t be possible without the help of their children.

Volunteers stand around a table of donated food at the Midwest Food Bank's warehouse in Peoria. Donated foods include cans of corn and jars of salsa. Boxes and pallets of food line the walls of the warehouse.

Tazewell County fights hunger from multiple angles

Tazewell County is taking a multi-program approach to rooting out hunger in Central Illinois.

The Peoria Lock and Dam located in Creve Coeur has a 600-foot chamber where water is leveled to ensure safe passage for barges.

'An incredible system': 1930s-era Peoria Lock and Dams included in $829 million for waterway improvements

The most major investments will be made along the Mississippi River near St. Louis and Quincy.

15-year-od Maya Alssayed is greeted by her host family upon arriving at Peoria International Airport.

Q&A: A Jordanian foreign exchange student in Peoria talks about her experiences in the American school system

For 15-year-old Maya Alssayed, attending Peoria High School is fulfilling a dream to attend an American high school like those she saw in the movies growing up.

The Illinois Capitol Building is pictured on the final night of the 2025 spring session on May 31, 2025.

Illinois’ $55.2B budget ‘incomplete,’ Civic Federation president says

Illinois’ latest budget misses the mark in several key areas, according to one independent nonprofit fiscal analyst.

A look at the grey and green Yondr pouches, and the magnetic base that unlocks them in the background. The pouches also have a slot for an identification card on the back, so students can track down lost pouches easily.

Peoria Public Schools plan to lock up student cell phones draws parental concerns

The announcement of the purchase of up to 9,200 locking cell phone pouches for Peoria Public School students has prompted a wave of comments from the community.

A sign in front of the Graham Medical Group clinic in Elwood heralds the anticipated summer 2025 opening of a new rural community wellness center.

‘What if…?’: Plans for a rural wellness center in Elmwood move forward with $3.75M federal grant

Greater Peoria Family YMCA president Andy Thornton joined U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood and representatives of the Elmwood Community Foundation and the Graham Health System this week to publicly unveil plans for a rural wellness center in Elmwood.

Nidal Haddad cuts a slice of meat from a gyro spit inside Haddad's restaurant on West Main Street in Peoria.

'It's made out of love': Family behind Haddad's restaurant in Peoria kicks off 2022 with new façade, same beloved Lebanese recipes

The third-generation family-owned Lebanese restaurant won "Revamp Peoria" — and was awarded a brand new façade, free of charge.

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