Dave Koehler

Democratic state Sen. Dave Koehler reflects on data center regulations, the budget process, a bill regulating down coding, insurance and the farmer's estate tax laws.

Here's how local lawmakers like state Sens. Dave Koehler and Chris Balkema and Reps. Sharon Chung and Ryan Spain voted on the budget package that passed in Springfield early Monday morning.

Elected officials, community members and student-athletes joined Peoria Fire Department personnel Friday for an open house to celebrate the new Station 16 on Northmoor Road.

The behavioral health and addiction recovery services affiliate of Carle Health of Greater Peoria transitioned to a medical office on River Road, in the city's main shopping and dining district.

Mayor Rita Ali, Bishop Louis Tylka and State Sen. Dave Koehler were among the many in attendance at Bob Sehring’s retirement reception held at the OSF Cancer Institute, a $250 million facility that opened two years ago.

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.