Dave Koehler

A state grant of more than $500,000 will cover the Peoria Park District’s expenses for a host of upgrades at Chartwell Park on the city's northwest side.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday morning held in conjunction with the Peoria Public Schools Foundation’s annual breakfast fundraiser marked the final step ahead of the $12.3 million dome’s opening.

With public transit systems around Chicagoland and across Illinois approaching a fiscal cliff, proposed legislation in Springfield would provide financial assistance to more than 50 downstate agencies.

Illinois has a deep connection to the Underground Railroad. That's why lawmakers are pushing an initiative to preserve sites connected to this key part of history.

The Illinois Senate passed legislation Thursday that would extend press protections to public media outlets, including NPR and PBS affiliates, that are operated by Illinois colleges and universities.

This year’s agenda includes many long-running asks, like protecting the local share of tax revenue and reforming public safety pensions. It also highlights requests for “missing middle” housing and Safe-T Act revisions.

Democratic state Sen. Dave Koehler of Peoria is headed to a sixth term in Springfield after defeating Republican challenger Sally Owens, according to unofficial results late Tuesday.

State Sen. Dave Koehler, a Democrat from Peoria, is seeking a sixth term against Sally Owens, a first-time candidate and small business consultant in Peoria.

After years of planning, Harvest Market will receive $1.7 million from a state grant to open in Peoria’s South Side.

Phoenix Community Development Services built the 16-unit building at 205 NE Madison Ave. for young adults experiencing homelessness, at risk of homelessness or who have a disabling behavioral health condition.