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The company that manages the Peoria Civic Center has appointed an interim general manager. Jim Wetherington stepped down from the post this week after 25…

The Peoria Rivermen are ready to operate as part of the Southern Professional Hockey League next season. The new owners of the local team, Illinois Pro…

In today's episode, Peoria city manager Patrick Urich explains the city's plan to help address additional capital needs at the Peoria Civic Center. And hear about Tazewell County's plans to demolish two historic buildings in Pekin to make way for a new Justice Center annex. Plus, a conversation with Peoria transplants on why they decided to make the Heart of Illinois their home for the long haul.

On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois chats about the Peoria Symphony Orchestra's annual 'Romance' concert, taking place February 17 at the Peoria Civic Center Theater.

On today’s episode, you’ll hear about the tenuous future of the Peoria Rivermen at the Civic Center. Plus, a book explores Wyatt Earp’s troublemaking past in Peoria. And a new episode of Out & About previews an upcoming Peoria Symphony Orchestra show.

The downtown entertainment hub opened November with a record-setting weekend headlined by country star Keith Urban and comedian Bill Burr that attracted more than 22,000 guests.

The Peoria Civic Center Authority gave updates on upcoming improvements to the facility and approved two purchases at its regular meeting on Thursday, March 23.

In today's episode, a chef previously employed at the now-shuttered Sankoty Lakes resorts shares his vision for the hospitality industry in Peoria. Then, an Illinois Valley Community College student paves the way for people with physical disabilities in agriculture. Plus, an Illinois Senator leaves prison and moves directly into a new line of work. Also, the general manager of the Peoria Civic Center gives an update on what he calls a "phenomenal" spring season.

In today's episode, you'll hear from Blues legend Buddy Guy about his career and upcoming stop at the Peoria Civic Center. And learn why Native American history may soon be a mandatory part of the curriculum in Illinois schools. Plus, on Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with George Stelluto, Music Director of the Peoria Symphony Orchestra, and vocalist Debbie Wileman about the final concert of the PSO’s 125th Season tomorrow

In today's episode, you'll hear about what lies ahead for the Peoria Civic Center and just how good business has been this fall. Plus, a married couple from Colorado has recently moved to Peoria to transform a school bus into their dream tiny home. You'll hear from Levi and Rachel Plouse on how and why they're doing it.