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The numbers are in on the Education Association of Pekin's "Stuff the Bus" school supplies campaign for Pekin Public Schools students, the first community project undertaken by the 65-year-old union.

The signing comes after the Federal Emergency Management Agency joined at least three other federal agencies in canceling contracts with unions to comply with President Trump’s March executive order that stripped many federal workers of union protections.

Liberty Steel & Wire’s request for a $2.65 million loan from Peoria County is on hold, possibly until next year.

Illinois American Water hopes to reassure Peoria residents and city leaders that the utility company is working diligently to replace lead service lines.

Gov. Pritzker signed the law on Wednesday. It mandates ‘victim-centered’ training and better coordination among law enforcement, state agencies.

John Ackerman of Ackerman Family Farms is gearing up for another big fall of offering a wide variety of pumpkins and family-friendly activities for visitors to their 30-acre site just east of Morton. But this season will be a little different, after Ackerman announced the farm will close its public side after this year.

Kevin Lamm of Rock City is seeking a state party position as the Democratic state central committeeman for the 16th Congressional District. The seat is currently held by John Daniel, who is not seeking re-election.

Scott Best, a Rivian worker from Normal, says he's running for the 16th Congressional District seat as a Democrat in the 2026 election.

The Washington Fire Department’s participation in a statewide initiative to highlight fire safety through no-cost smoke alarm installations gained recognition Wednesday for reaching a noteworthy milestone.

On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois chats with Kristan McKinsey of the Fine Arts Society of Peoria about the upcoming lecture "How Graphic Novels Became an Art Form for Everyone (Really)."

Peoria city leaders seem receptive to the notion of using small dwellings as temporary housing for unsheltered individuals, but they want more details before moving forward with necessary changes to building and zoning codes.

The FAIR Act seeks to establish a state public defenders office to ease equity gaps for under-resourced counties, cap caseloads and provide oversight and advocacy. Illinois is one of five states without such an office.