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Elementary and middle school students from across Peoria competed in the 2026 District Speech and Debate Championship on Saturday, and former heavyweight boxer James "Buster" Douglas was there to cheer them on.

Barack Obama was back in Chicago today for his first big appearance since leaving the White House three months ago. Obama sat on a University of Chicago…

Governor Bruce Rauner is staking out his political ground and digging in his heels, preparing for what could be multiple showdowns with the…

Governor Bruce Rauner lit a fire under labor unions in Illinois earlier this week when he suggested local governments -- like counties or cities -- should…

Illinois officially has a new governor. Republican Bruce Rauner took the oath of office in Springfield Monday while making a big show of it. For a speech…

Pat Quinn is preparing to end his term as Illinois governor next week. He gave one of his final speeches to a friendly crowd in Chicago Tuesday. Quinn…

The annual District 150 ‘State of The Schools’ address is usually this month. But Superintendent Grenita Lathan is working with the Peoria Chamber of…

The Peoria County State’s Attorney will not charge the author of a parody Twitter account about Peoria Mayor Jim Ardis. Jerry Brady says that 28-year-old…