Illinois River

Motorists in the Greater Peoria area will have to contend with construction work on several Illinois River bridges this summer, most notably a $24.6 million renovation of the Bob Michel Bridge.

Mike Miller has had his eagle eyes trained on the Illinois River Valley for a long time, and he says there's a lot more of the national bird to see around these parts than in years' past.

You might notice an unusual-looking hoop hanging from a helicopter in the sky above central Illinois over the next month. It's all part of a decade-long project, called the Next Generation Water Observing System, to gain a better understanding about the water beneath our feet.

Stakeholders from several organizations are looking to determine the best ways to maximize the economic potential of the Illinois River, in and around Greater Peoria.

State Sen. Dave Koehler of Peoria points to collaboration and sustainability as key factors in maximizing the full economic potential of the Illinois River.

An ongoing effort to extend the Illinois River Bluff Trail is taking the next step, with the Peoria Park District seeking state funding to buy a piece of land that would help fill one of the gaps in the pathway.

There's more water flowing through the Illinois and upper Mississippi rivers now than in the past few decades.

Not many cities of less than 2,500 residents can boast of a large-scale port, but someday, Henry will.

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

If you take a cruise on the Spirit of Peoria riverboat you’ll hear a recording provided by Brian “Fox” Ellis with background on the Illinois River.