outdoor recreation

After working to mitigate neighborhood fears about noise and light pollution, owners of a planned outdoor amusement park in northwest Peoria can move forward with the project as long as they take steps to address crime and safety concerns.

One of the more popular sports in other parts of the world is steadily gaining interest across the U.S., including in Peoria.

Much like pedaling along a hilly trail, bicycle shops around Central Illinois have experienced ups and downs in recent years.

The Boy Scouts of America has been around for more than 110 years, and the Central Illinois W.D. Boyce council is celebrating its 50-year anniversary.For the next 18 months, this council will celebrate the longevity of scouting with both community-based and council-wide events.

Aurora officials will host a major ultimate Frisbee event this summer when USA Ultimate brings its 2018 Masters Championships to the area. The July 20-22…