State Treasurer Michael Frerichs

Two prominent Peoria figures joined six other downstate individuals honored by the State of Illinois for their achievements during a ceremony recognizing Black History Month on Tuesday in Springfield.

Some Illinois residents are speaking out in support of a bill to make it easier for people to receive life insurance benefits.

Illinois could miss out on roughly 31 million dollars if the state goes another year without a budget. State Treasurer Michael Frerichs says already,…